James R. (J.R.) Keller Candidate

Born: January 16, 1907
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Norton Township, Minnesota
Winona County


Winona, Minnesota
Winona County
Death: August 7, 1972
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 02 (1949-1951). State Senator: SD 02 (1951-1963).
Notes: Keller was the father of State Senator Patricia (Pat) Kronebusch (SD 34, 1981-1987).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1907-34228). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1972-MN-021836). United States Census, 1950. Winona Daily News, August 8, 1972 (p. A13).
Photo of James R. Keller
Photo of James R. Keller
56th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 7 5
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1966 State Senate, District 02 General Nonpartisan 8,958 47.88% Lost
09/13/1966 State Senate, District 02 Primary Nonpartisan 4,207 34.14% Won
11/06/1962 State Senate, District 02 General Nonpartisan 7,308 48.82% Lost
11/04/1958 State Senate, District 02 General Nonpartisan 7,707 53.43% Won
11/02/1954 State Senate, District 02 General Nonpartisan 10,635 100.00% Won
11/07/1950 State Senate, District 02 General Nonpartisan 8,541 62.31% Won
11/02/1948 State House, District 02 General Nonpartisan 2,986 52.75% Won