John J. McCarthy Candidate
| Born: |
February 3, 1908 Montgomery, Minnesota Le Sueur County United States |
| Resided: |
Owatonna,
Minnesota
Steele County |
| Death: | July 19, 1981 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Personal assistant, jewelry manufacturer executive |
| Military Service: | U.S. Navy, World War II (Lieutenant Commander, 1942-1945). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Notes: | McCarthy was a former executive assistant to U.S. Senator Edward Thye. |
| Sources: | World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Morning Tribune, July 22, 1952 (p. 21). |
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 3, 1952 (p. VG4).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/1952 | Secretary of State | Special Primary | Republican | 17,980 | 5.04% | Lost |
| 09/09/1952 | Secretary of State | Primary | Republican | 16,114 | 4.31% | Lost |