O.J. Bouma Candidate
| Born: |
September 13, 1878 Grand Rapids, Michigan Kent County United States |
| Resided: |
Brainerd,
Minnesota
Crow Wing County |
| Death: | 1958 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Manager, Brainerd Model Laundry |
| Political Party: | Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | Bouma ran for Brainerd City Clerk in 1921 and Mayor of Brainerd in 1923. He lost the latter race to Con O'Brien. Bouma moved to Racine, Wisconsin and was the Socialist nominee for the 1st CD special election of 1931 (placing second of four candidates with 27.4 percent) and 1st CD general election of 1932 (placing third of five candidates with 4.9 percent). |
| Sources: | World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). The Brainerd Daily Dispatch, May 4, 1921 (p. 5). The Brainerd Daily Dispatch, April 4, 1923 (p. 1). The Brainerd Daily Dispatch, May 8, 1924 (p. 4). Racine Journal-Times, March 11, 1958 (p. 4). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/21/1926 | U.S. House, District 06 | Primary | Farmer-Labor | 2,680 | 15.56% | Lost |
| 06/16/1924 | U.S. House, District 06 | Primary | Farmer-Labor | 1,733 | 7.48% | Lost |
Additional Images
The Brainerd Daily Dispatch, March 24, 1924 (p. 5).