John Doherty Candidate

Born: December 25, 1913
Brighton, Massachusetts
Suffolk County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: February 19, 1991
Gender: Man
Occupation: Industrial auditor, casualty insurance industry
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War II (Technical 5, 1942-1945).
Political Party: Republican; Independent-Republican
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1991-MN-003677). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Minneapolis Star, April 27, 1974 (p. A9). Minneapolis Tribune, October 26, 1976 (p. VG2).
Photo of John Doherty
Photo of John Doherty
Minneapolis Tribune, October 26, 1976 (p. VG2).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
3 4 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1980 U.S. House, District 05 General Independent-Republican 48,200 26.71% Lost
09/09/1980 U.S. House, District 05 Primary Independent-Republican 4,142 53.24% Won
11/02/1976 State Senate, District 54 General Independent-Republican 4,405 22.25% Lost
09/10/1974 State House, District 54B Primary Republican 155 46.27% Lost