Jacob A.O. (J.A.O.) Preus Candidate

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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.
Painting of Jacob A.O. Preus
Painting of Jacob A.O. Preus
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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