Jim Miles Candidate

Born: June 23, 1921
Lincoln, Nebraska
Lancaster County
United States
Resided: Deephaven, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: April 23, 2012
Gender: Man
Occupation: Electrical engineer and co-founder, Control Data Corporation
Political Party: Independent
Notes: Miles ran for Governor with his wife, Laura Miles, as his running mate.
Sources: Nebraska Birth Certificate Index. Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2012-MN-012299). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, September 30, 1974 (p. A4).
Photo of Jim Miles
Photo of Jim Miles
The Minneapolis Star, September 30, 1974 (p. A1).

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
11/05/1974 Governor General Independent 60,150 4.80% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Jim Miles' 1974 independent campaign for governor
Print advertisement for Jim Miles' 1974 independent campaign for governor
St. Cloud Daily Times, June 13, 1974 (p. 7).