Jacob A.O. (J.A.O.) Preus Candidate
Born: |
August 28, 1883 Wisconsin Columbia County United States |
Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
Death: | May 24, 1961 |
Gender: | Man |
Occupation: | Attorney and State Insurance Commissioner |
Political Party: | Republican |
Offices Held: | Minnesota Auditor (1915-1921). Minnesota Governor (1921-1925). |
Notes: | Preus served as Minnesota Insurance Commissioner from 1911 to 1915. |
Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1961-MN-023803). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1910. |
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Minnesota Historical Society.
Election Details
Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
---|---|---|
3 | 10 | 9 |
Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
07/16/1923 | U.S. Senate | Special | Republican | 195,319 | 38.69% | Lost |
06/18/1923 | U.S. Senate | Special Primary | Republican | 57,919 | 33.64% | Won |
11/07/1922 | Governor | General | Republican | 309,756 | 45.21% | Won |
06/19/1922 | Governor | Primary | Republican | 239,901 | 63.44% | Won |
11/02/1920 | Governor | General | Republican | 415,805 | 53.06% | Won |
06/21/1920 | Governor | Primary | Republican | 133,832 | 43.55% | Won |
11/05/1918 | Auditor | General | Republican | 214,278 | 62.77% | Won |
06/17/1918 | Auditor | Primary | Republican | 199,360 | 61.75% | Won |
11/03/1914 | Auditor | General | Republican | 181,198 | 57.13% | Won |
06/16/1914 | Auditor | Primary | Republican | 65,215 | 37.48% | Won |
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