John V. (J.V.) Weber Candidate

Born: March 12, 1892
Currie, Minnesota
Murray County
United States
Resided: Slayton, Minnesota
Murray County
Death: October 4, 1946
Gender: Man
Occupation: Publisher and editor, Slayton Herald
Political Party: Nonpartisan; Republican
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 12 (1931-1946).
Notes: Weber became publisher of the Slayton Herald in 1910. He was president of the Minnesota State Editorial Association in 1931.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1946-MN-009477). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1930. The Minneapolis Star and Journal, October 4, 1946 (p. 1).
Photo of John V. Weber
Photo of John V. Weber
49th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 6 5
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1942 State Senate, District 12 General Nonpartisan 5,676 55.78% Won
11/08/1938 State Senate, District 12 General Nonpartisan 9,398 65.72% Won
11/06/1934 State Senate, District 12 General Nonpartisan 8,211 57.07% Won
06/18/1934 State Senate, District 12 Primary Nonpartisan 5,735 53.82% Won
06/20/1932 U.S. House Primary Republican 43,168 2.48% Lost
11/04/1930 State Senate, District 12 General Nonpartisan 7,102 58.89% Won