Michael John (M.J.) Dowling Candidate
| Born: |
February 17, 1866 Huntington, Massachusetts Hampden County United States |
| Resided: |
Renville,
Minnesota
Renville County |
| Death: | April 25, 1921 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Real estate dealer |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Olivia. Renville Justice of the Peace. Renville Village Recorder. State Representative: HD 22 (1901-1903). |
| Notes: | Dowling also served as Renville County Superintendent of Schools and was appointed U.S. Commissioner of Education by President William McKinley. When Dowling was 14 he had to endure the amputation of both of his legs below the knee, his left arm below the elbow, and part of his right hand due to frostbite during a blizzard in the winter of 1880. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1921-MN-021830). United States Census, 1900. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Minnesota Daily Star, April 25, 1921 (p. 1). |
Minnesota Daily Star, April 25, 1921 (p. 1).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/1912 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Republican | 5,113 | 28.51% | Lost |
| 09/20/1910 | State House, District 22 | Primary | Republican | 784 | 15.16% | Lost |
| 09/16/1902 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Republican | 6,906 | 35.28% | Lost |
| 11/06/1900 | State House, District 22 | General | Republican | 2,594 | 34.42% | Won |