Purcell E. Barker Candidate
| Born: |
January 19, 1894 Reinbeck, Iowa Grundy County United States |
| Resided: |
Virginia,
Minnesota
Saint Louis County |
| Death: | September 15, 1953 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Civil engineer |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, 125th Field Artillery, Battery B, World War I (1916-1919). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Virginia (1930-1936). |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1953-MN-015419). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1930. United States Census, 1940. Office of the Quartermaster General, Headstone Application for Military Veterans. The St. Cloud Daily Times and Daily Journal-Press, February 3, 1932 (p. 1). The Minneapolis Journal, June 21, 1936 (p. 7). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1936 | State House, District 61 | General | Nonpartisan | 6,727 | 20.35% | Lost |