Jerome V. Blatz Candidate

Born: December 26, 1923
Bloomington, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Bloomington, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: August 20, 2009
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Navy Air Corps, World War II.
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 32 (1963-1967); SD 27 (1967-1973); SD 38 (1973-1977).
Notes: Blatz was the father of DFL state Representative Kathleen Blatz (HD 38A, 1979-1983; HD 41B, 1983-1993; HD 40B, 1993-1994) who later served on the Minnesota Supreme Court (1996-2006). He was the father-in-law of DFL state Representative Thomas Berkelman (HD 08B, 1977-1983).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1923-12015).
Photo of Jerome Blatz
Photo of Jerome Blatz
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 5 5
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1972 State Senate, District 38 General Nonpartisan 14,619 68.32% Won
09/12/1972 State Senate, District 38 Primary Nonpartisan 2,184 63.58% Won
11/03/1970 State Senate, District 27 General Nonpartisan 15,191 70.56% Won
11/08/1966 State Senate, District 27 General Nonpartisan 12,936 67.27% Won
11/06/1962 State Senate, District 32 General Nonpartisan 14,291 52.58% Won