John Mikiska Candidate
| Born: |
June 14, 1886 New Prague, Minnesota Scott County United States |
| Resided: |
Lanesburgh Township,
Minnesota
Le Sueur County |
| Death: | December 19, 1976 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Nonpartisan League) |
| Notes: | Mikiska was arrested in May 1918 on the charge of attempting to commit assault with a dangerous weapon after firing two shots near a crowd who had gathered in New Prague after a citizen had stopped his automobile and asked he remove his banner supporting Nonpartisan League gubernatorial candidate Charles A. Lindbergh. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1979-MN-026210). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). United States Census, 1920. Bemidji Daily Pioneer, May 29, 1918 (p. 1). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/1918 | State Senate, District 17 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 977 | 24.44% | Lost |