Joseph Wolf Candidate
| Born: |
August 6, 1874 Fort Edward, New York Washington County United States |
| Resided: |
Staples,
Minnesota
Todd County |
| Death: | May 31, 1948 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Mayor of Staples |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Staples (1908-1913). |
| Notes: | Wolf served as U.S. Postmaster at Staples from 1914 to 1922. Wolf was a friend of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and was a Democratic committeeman from 1925 to 1936. He was appointed U.S. Internal Revenue Collector by Roosevelt in 1933 and served for one year. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1948-MN-025813). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). United States Census, 1910. The Minneapolis Tribune, June 5, 1908 (p. 14). The Minneapolis Star, June 1, 1948 (p. 25). |
The Minneapolis Star, June 1, 1948 (p. 25).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/1940 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Democrat | 20,759 | 21.58% | Lost |
| 11/03/1908 | State House, District 53 | General | Democrat | 2,349 | 18.91% | Lost |
Additional Images
Austin Daily Herald, September 4, 1940 (p. 2).