Harold Baker Candidate

Born: August 29, 1879
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County
United States
Resided: Renville, Minnesota
Renville County
Death: January 14, 1967
Gender: Man
Occupation: Judge
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Renville County Attorney. Twelfth Judicial District Judge (1922-1953).
Notes: Baker ran as a Farmer-Laborite (progressive) candidate.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1967-MN-001416). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, June 9, 1924 (p. 6). Minneapolis Tribune, January 15, 1967 (p. B18).
Photo of Harold Baker
Photo of Harold Baker
Minnesota Daily Star, June 14, 1924 (p. 9).

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
06/16/1924 Supreme Court Chief Justice Primary Nonpartisan 39,959 9.81% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Harold Baker's 1924 primary campaign for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Print advertisement for Harold Baker's 1924 primary campaign for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Minneapolis Daily Star, June 12, 1924 (p. 2).