Edward J. Lee Candidate

Born: May 31, 1883
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: September 3, 1937
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Nonpartisan; Democrat
Notes: Born Johnie Edward Engebretsen Lee.
Sources: Wisconsin Birth Certificate Index. Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1937-MN-021898). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). The Minneapolis Star, May 25, 1928 (p. 3). The Minneapolis Tribune, September 4, 1937 (p. 1).
Photo of Edward J. Lee
Photo of Edward J. Lee
The Minneapolis Star, July 19, 1932 (p. 1).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 7 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1936 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 302,116 19.91% Lost
11/03/1936 Supreme Court Associate Justice Primary Nonpartisan 114,660 14.36% Won
06/18/1934 U.S. House, District 05 Primary Democrat 3,154 16.51% Lost
11/08/1932 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 369,440 18.37% Lost
11/06/1930 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 215,101 22.58% Lost
11/06/1928 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 263,425 33.23% Lost
06/18/1928 Supreme Court Associate Justice Primary Nonpartisan 74,005 21.05% Won