Leon P. (L.P.) Berot Candidate
| Born: |
May 21, 1883 Donaldsonville, Louisiana Ascension County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | April 15, 1939 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Machinist, Soo Line Railroad |
| Political Party: | Socialist |
| Notes: | Berot replaced J.O. Bentall as the Socialist nominee for governor in 1918 after Bentall was convicted of obstructing the draft and sedition. Berot was the financial secretary of Machinists' Union 477. |
| Sources: | World War I Draft Registration Card (Septmber 12, 1918). United States Census, 1910. United States Census, 1920. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, May 8, 1918 (p. 8). The Minneapolis Tribune, April 17, 1939 (p. 5). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/1918 | Governor | General | Socialist | 7,794 | 2.11% | Lost |