Louis Loren Collins (October 6, 1882 – June 24, 1950) was an attorney, newspaperman, and Republican politician from Minnesota. He was the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota.
Early life He was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and was the son of Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Loren W. Collins.Obituary, St. Cloud Daily Times, June 24, 1950.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Collins worked in journalism and was city editor of the Minneapolis Journal. During World War I, he served as a volunteer ambulance driver for the French Army prior to the US entrance into the war. When the US entered the war, he joined the US Army and served as a corporal in the artillery.Louis L. Collins Candidate, Minnesota Historical Election Archive
Political career He was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1920 as running mate of Governor J. A. O. Preus. He and Preus were re-elected in 1922. In both elections, Collins received more votes than Preus. They both served from January 4, 1921 to January 6, 1925.Minnesota Historical Election Archive, 1920 elections, 1922 elections
Death He died in 1950 in St. Cloud.
References
External links Minnesota Historical Society