John S. (J.S.) Peshek Candidate

Born: February 17, 1887
Minnesota
Le Sueur County
United States
Resided: New Prague, Minnesota
Scott County
Death: May 19, 1951
Gender: Man
Occupation: Saloon and barroom proprietor
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 21 (1939-1943).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1951-MN-014890). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). United States Census, 1940.
Photo of John S. Peshek
Photo of John S. Peshek
52nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 5 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1944 State House, District 21 General Nonpartisan 2,818 44.73% Lost
11/03/1942 State House, District 21 General Nonpartisan 2,208 42.90% Lost
11/05/1940 State House, District 21 General Nonpartisan 3,317 50.25% Won
11/08/1938 State House, District 21 General Nonpartisan 3,304 52.73% Won
11/03/1936 State House, District 21 General Nonpartisan 3,132 49.03% Lost