James M. Shields Candidate
| Born: |
June 12, 1897 Braggs, Oklahoma Muskogee County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | November 9, 1979 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Labor relations adviser |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War I (1918). |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | Shields was the DFL Hennepin County Chairman and former regional director of the National Labor Relations Board. His 1948 candidacy was backed by the progressive Henry Wallace wing of the party. |
| Sources: | United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, May 30, 1948 (p. L4). The St. Cloud Daily Times, August 6, 1948 (p. 1). Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, September 12, 1948 (p. L16). |
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, August 6, 1948 (p. 6).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/1948 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 25,051 | 10.93% | Lost |