Name David Emerson | ||
David Walden Emerson (1862–1934) was a political candidate in Wisconsin. In 1904, Emerson was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 10th congressional district, losing to incumbent Webster E. Brown. Emerson was then a candidate for Insurance Commissioner of Wisconsin in 1908. He lost to George E. Beedle. In 1912, Emerson was again a candidate for the United States House of Representatives, this time from Wisconsin's 11th congressional district, losing to incumbent Irvine Lenroot. He went on to run for Governor of Wisconsin in 1914 and 1926, losing to Emanuel L. Philipp and Fred R. Zimmerman. In 1928, Emerson was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate. He lost to incumbent Robert M. La Follette, Jr. Emerson was a member of the Prohibition Party and a native of Ashland, Wisconsin.