Josiah H. Chase Candidate

Born: April 27, 1878
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: July 21, 1961
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Minneapolis Alderman: Second Ward (1911-1935).
Notes: Chase founded the Hennepin County Republican Club in 1912. Governor Theodore Christianson appointed Chase to the Upper Mississippi and St. Croix River Commissioner in 1927 and served until 1943 including multiple years as chairman.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1961-MN-024763). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). United States Census, 1920. The Minneapolis Star, July 22, 1961 (p. A13).
Photo of Josiah H. Chase
Photo of Josiah H. Chase
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, July 22, 1961 (p. 25).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1934 U.S. House, District 03 General Republican 28,637 25.82% Lost
06/18/1934 U.S. House, District 03 Primary Republican 9,142 65.17% Won