Ellis (E.J.) Jessen Candidate
Born: |
February 4, 1924 Everly, Iowa Clay County United States |
Resided: |
New Richland,
Minnesota
Waseca County |
Death: | June 11, 2003 |
Gender: | Man |
Occupation: | Farmer and livestock feeder |
Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War II (Staff Sergeant, 1943-1945). |
Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
Notes: | Jessen received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his service in World War II. |
Sources: | State of Iowa, Department of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (21-1047). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2003-MN-021285). World War II Draft Registration Card (June 30, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Emmons Leader, October 31, 1968 (p. 2). |
![Photo of Ellis Jessen](https://mn-election-archive-media.s3.amazonaws.com/production/uploads/images/candidate/JessenEllis01.png?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAQUHZIOEIHOCNDFSE&Signature=fNoJxsJfAOIY3p0ROlE5QuvztVE%3D&Expires=1719381663)
The Emmons Leader, October 31, 1968 (p. 2).
Election Details
Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 0 |
Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/05/1968 | State House, District 09B | General | Nonpartisan | 5,516 | 44.83% | Lost |
Additional Images
![Print advertisement for Ellis Jessen's 1968 HD 09B general election campaign](https://mn-election-archive-media.s3.amazonaws.com/production/uploads/images/candidate/JessenEllis02.png?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAQUHZIOEIHOCNDFSE&Signature=QHofnyiy5ZIKfrKVJ%2FVYv%2FFZzvU%3D&Expires=1719381663)
The Emmons Leader, October 31, 1968 (p. 2).