Joseph H. Ball Candidate
| Born: |
November 3, 1905 Crookston, Minnesota Polk County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | December 18, 1993 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Political reporter for the St. Paul Dispatch-Pioneer Press |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | U.S. Senator (1940-1942; 1943-1949). |
| Notes: | Ball was the founder of the Newspaper Guild of the Twin Cities. After leaving office he became vice president of the Association of American Ship Owners and vice president of the private shipping company States Marine Lines. |
| Sources: | Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Social Security Death Index. United States Census, 1940. Minneapolis Star Tribune, December 21, 1993 (p. B1-2). |
United States Senate.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1948 | U.S. Senate | General | Republican | 485,801 | 39.81% | Lost |
| 09/14/1948 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Republican | 269,594 | 79.42% | Won |
| 11/03/1942 | U.S. Senate | General | Republican | 356,297 | 46.98% | Won |
| 09/08/1942 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Republican | 198,733 | 51.92% | Won |
Additional Images
The Minneapolis Star, November 1, 1948 (p. 8).