John Patton Candidate
| Born: |
March 22, 1928 Huron, South Dakota Beadle County United States |
| Resided: |
Blue Earth,
Minnesota
Faribault County |
| Death: | November 12, 2010 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Mortician and co-owner, Forsman-Patton Funeral Home |
| Military Service: | U.S. Air Force, Korean Conflict (2nd Lieutenant, 1951-1953). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus) |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Blue Earth (1969-1972, 1978-1983). State Senator: SD 30 (1973-1977). |
| Sources: | Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2010-MN-033320). World War II Draft Registration Card (March 25, 1946). Faribault County Register, "John M. Patton, 82," November 20, 2010. Faribault County Register, "Past Mayor John Patton Remembered," November 21, 2010. |
68th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1976 | State Senate, District 30 | General | Independent-Republican | 13,887 | 48.06% | Lost |
| 09/14/1976 | State Senate, District 30 | Primary | Independent-Republican | 3,837 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/07/1972 | State Senate, District 30 | General | Nonpartisan | 17,392 | 65.77% | Won |