Jacob (J.W.) Nelson Candidate

Born: May 1, 1876
Shell Rock Township, Minnesota
Freeborn County
United States
Resided: Mahnomen, Minnesota
Mahnomen County
Death: July 16, 1948
Gender: Man
Occupation: Merchant and farmer
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 64 (1923-1927).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1948-MN-010041). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Jacob Nelson
Photo of Jacob Nelson
43rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 4 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1950 State House, District 03 General Write-In 3,311 48.27% Lost
11/06/1934 State House, District 64 General Nonpartisan 3,154 41.71% Lost
06/21/1926 State Senate, District 64 Primary Nonpartisan 1,636 31.56% Lost
11/07/1922 State Senate, District 64 General Nonpartisan 3,034 53.83% Won