John P. Wingard Candidate

Born: August 26, 1927
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: June 10, 2021
Gender: Man
Occupation: Owner, Wingard Farms Potato Company
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: Brooklyn Center Justice of the Peace (1954-1962). State Representative: HD 30 (1963-1965, 1965-1967); HD 13A (1967-1973).
Notes: Wingard's city of birth is listed as Minneapolis on his World War II Draft Registration card and Brooklyn Center in his obituary.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1927-41636). World War II Draft Registration Card (August 27, 1945). Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 13, 2021 (p. B15).
Photo of John P. Wingard
Photo of John P. Wingard
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 12 10
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1972 State House, District 42A General Nonpartisan 5,835 48.76% Lost
09/12/1972 State House, District 42A Primary Nonpartisan 751 35.23% Won
11/03/1970 State House, District 13A General Nonpartisan 8,835 60.66% Won
11/05/1968 State House, District 13A General Nonpartisan 10,082 62.93% Won
11/08/1966 State House, District 13A General Nonpartisan 7,268 67.00% Won
09/13/1966 State House, District 13A Primary Nonpartisan 2,780 48.53% Won
03/27/1965 State House, District 30 Special Nonpartisan 4,535 52.81% Won
03/15/1965 State House, District 30 Special Primary Nonpartisan 2,840 60.26% Won
11/03/1964 State House, District 30 General Nonpartisan 10,931 49.24% Lost
09/08/1964 State House, District 30 Primary Nonpartisan 3,973 52.55% Won
11/06/1962 State House, District 30 General Nonpartisan 7,513 54.72% Won
09/11/1962 State House, District 30 Primary Nonpartisan 1,851 43.56% Won