John R. Coan Candidate

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Born: May 25, 1888
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: January 9, 1971
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Army, American Expeditionary Forces, World War I (Sergeant).
Political Party: Democrat
Notes: Coan ran for Mayor of Minneapolis in 1929 but placed third in the primary. He was appointed U.S. Postmaster at Minneapolis by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1935 and served until 1953 which was the longest term in city history.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1971-MN-001914). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). United States Census, 1920. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, November 6, 1922 (p. 8). The Minneapolis Star, January 11, 1917 (p. B14).
Photo of John R. Coan
Photo of John R. Coan
Echo de L'ouest, November 3, 1922 (p. 1).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1922 U.S. House, District 05 General Democrat 38,760 46.15% Lost
06/19/1922 U.S. House, District 05 Primary Democrat 3,045 54.82% Won

Additional Images

Print advertisement for John R. Coan's 1922 CD 05 general election campaign.
Print advertisement for John R. Coan's 1922 CD 05 general election campaign.
The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, November 6, 1922 (p. 8).
Print advertisement for John R. Coan's 1929 Minneapolis mayoral campaign.
Print advertisement for John R. Coan's 1929 Minneapolis mayoral campaign.
The Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, May 12, 1929 (p. 8).