Louis J. (L. Jonus) Altman Candidate

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Born: May 29, 1895
Duluth, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: October 23, 1960
Gender: Man
Occupation: Post office clerk
Military Service: U.S. Army, 1st Development Battalion, Company C, World War I, (Private, 1918).
Political Party: Farmer-Labor
Notes: Altman ran for Minneapolis Alderman (3rd War) in 1923 and Hennepin County Commissioner (4th District) in 1938.
Sources: World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1920, United States Census, 1930. The Minneapolis Tribune, June 21, 1938 (p. 2). United States Veterans Administration Master Index Card.
Photo of Louis J. Altman
Photo of Louis J. Altman
The Minneapolis Star, May 2, 1936 (p. 3).

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
06/15/1936 U.S. House, District 03 Primary Farmer-Labor 2,447 9.33% Lost
06/16/1924 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Primary Farmer-Labor 12,424 7.13% Lost

Additional Images

1923 Minneapolis Alderman primary ballot.
1923 Minneapolis Alderman primary ballot.
The Minneapolis Star, May 5, 1923 (p. 14).
Print advertisement for Louis Altman's 1923 Minneapolis Alderman campaign.
Print advertisement for Louis Altman's 1923 Minneapolis Alderman campaign.
The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, May 11, 1923 (p. 23).