John T. (J.T.) Johnson Candidate

Born: August 23, 1859
Blooming Grove Township, Minnesota
Waseca County
United States
Resided: Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Otter Tail County
Death: September 5, 1927
Gender: Man
Occupation: Pharmacist and drug store operator
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Otter Tail County Commissioner. State Representative: HD 59 (1907-1915); HD 50 (1915-1917).
Notes: Johnson was president of the Minnesota Pharmaceutical Association in 1913. Late in life he moved to Minneapolis and served as auditor of the Railroad and Warehouse Commission.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1927-MN-020282). United States Census, 1910. Minneapolis Daily Star, September 7, 1927 (p. 5).
Photo of John T. Johnson
Photo of John T. Johnson
35th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 8 7
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1914 State House, District 50 General Nonpartisan 2,724 13.06% Won
11/05/1912 State House, District 59 General Republican 3,105 14.54% Won
11/08/1910 State House, District 59 General Republican 2,997 15.63% Won
09/20/1910 State House, District 59 Primary Republican 2,379 22.61% Won
11/03/1908 State House, District 59 General Republican 3,840 16.38% Won
09/15/1908 State House, District 59 Primary Republican 1,719 12.87% Won
11/06/1906 State House, District 59 General Republican 2,777 14.48% Won
11/08/1898 State Senate, District 59 General Republican 1,322 40.83% Lost