Henning A. Blomen

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Henning A. Blomen

U.S.A.

Party Socialist Labor
Latest Campaign State Governor
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Henning A. Blomen graduated from high school and subsequently engaged in political activism, joining the Socialist Labor Party of America in the early 1930s. He served in World War II and later transitioned to a career in various industrial roles, including work as a shipper, coffee importer, and machine assembler. Blomen held significant leadership roles within his political party, including nominations for vice president and president. He remained active in his political party throughout his life, running for various offices multiple times.

Political Ideas

Henning A. Blomen's ideological stance as a De Leonist reveals a deeply rooted commitment to socialist principles, advocating for the abolishment of capitalism and the establishment of a socialist industrial republic. Despite his long-term opposition to the Vietnam War, his service in World War II presents an intriguing tension between his pacifist beliefs and military duty. Blomen's consistent and repeated campaigns for Governor of Massachusetts, despite never securing office, underscore a highly localized and persistent political strategy.

Campaigns
1970: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1970

6,747 votes (0.36%)

Loss

Winner: Francis W. Sargent

1966: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1966 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

6,539 votes (0.32%)

Loss

Winner: John A. Volpe

1962: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1962 Massachusetts gubernatorial election : 9

5,477 votes (0.26%)

Loss

Winner: Endicott Peabody

1960: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1960

9,474 votes (0.39%)

Loss

Winner: John A. Volpe

1958: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1958

7,871 votes (0.42%)

Loss

Winner: Foster Furcolo

1956: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1956

5,799 votes (0.25%)

Loss

Winner: Foster Furcolo

1944: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1944

5,176 votes (0.30%)

Loss

Winner: Maurice J. Tobin

1942: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1942

3,090 votes (0.22%)

Loss

Winner: Leverett Saltonstall

1940: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1940

3,463 votes (0.17%)

Loss

Winner: Leverett Saltonstall