J. Russell (J.R.) Sweitzer Candidate
| Born: |
December 15, 1890 Mifflintown, Pennsylvania Juniata County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | March 15, 1988 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Broker |
| Military Service: | U.S. 48th Coast Artillery, World War I (1917-1919). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan; Republican |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 42 (1921-1937). |
| Notes: | Born James Russell Sweitzer. Sweitzer came to Minnesota with his family in 1903 locating at St. Paul. He later worked and then became president of his father's construction company, Sweitzer & Son Construction Co. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1988-MN-008345). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). United States Census, 1920. Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 16, 1988 (p. B6). |
49th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 11 | 8 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/1944 | Lieutenant Governor | Primary | Republican | 22,051 | 10.25% | Lost |
| 06/20/1938 | Lieutenant Governor | Primary | Republican | 81,171 | 34.82% | Lost |
| 06/15/1936 | Lieutenant Governor | Primary | Republican | 32,270 | 16.81% | Lost |
| 11/06/1934 | State House, District 42 | General | Nonpartisan | 6,857 | 54.34% | Won |
| 11/08/1932 | State House, District 42 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,004 | 58.85% | Won |
| 11/06/1930 | State House, District 42 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,341 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/06/1928 | State House, District 42 | General | Nonpartisan | 6,908 | 59.19% | Won |
| 11/02/1926 | State House, District 42 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,151 | 77.11% | Won |
| 11/04/1924 | State House, District 42 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,793 | 63.88% | Won |
| 11/07/1922 | State House, District 42 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,506 | 63.12% | Won |
| 11/02/1920 | State House, District 42 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,607 | 50.72% | Won |