John C. Fokema Candidate

Born: December 6, 1897
Oostdongeradeel, Friesland
Netherlands
Resided: Pine Creek Township, Minnesota
Houston County
Death: November 29, 1982
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Fokema farmed in Pine Creek Township from 1933 to 1977.
Sources: Wisconsin Death Certificate Index. World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). Winona Daily News, November 3, 1956 (p. 5). La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wisconsin), November 30, 1982 (p. 23).
Photo of John C. Fokema
Photo of John C. Fokema
Winona Daily News, November 3, 1956 (p. 5).

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
11/06/1956 State House, District 01 General Nonpartisan 2,582 35.59% Lost