Rollin G. Johnson Candidate

Born: November 11, 1893
Columbus Township, Minnesota
Anoka County
United States
Resided: Forest Lake, Minnesota
Washington County
Death: December 31, 1986
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Army, Flight instructor, World War I (1917-1918).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus); Republican
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 43 (1925-1931, 1935-1943). Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner (1943-1952). 19th Judicial District Judge (1953-1965).
Notes: Johnson also served as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Administration.
Sources: California Death Certificate Index. World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Star and Tribune, January 11, 1987 (p. B8).
Photo of Rollin G. Johnson
Photo of Rollin G. Johnson
49th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
3 14 8
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1948 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner General Republican 517,062 45.46% Lost
11/05/1946 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 244,554 17.68% Lost
07/08/1946 Supreme Court Associate Justice Primary Nonpartisan 82,013 9.95% Won
07/10/1944 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Special Primary Republican 77,684 37.38% Lost
09/08/1942 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Primary Republican 49,056 14.33% Lost
11/05/1940 State House, District 43 General Nonpartisan 8,536 39.39% Won
11/08/1938 State House, District 43 General Nonpartisan 6,433 31.10% Won
11/03/1936 State House, District 43 General Nonpartisan 5,570 28.44% Won
11/06/1934 State House, District 43 General Nonpartisan 5,346 31.65% Won
11/08/1932 State House, District 43 General Nonpartisan 3,663 19.19% Lost
11/06/1930 State House, District 43 General Nonpartisan 2,934 24.01% Lost
11/06/1928 State House, District 43 General Nonpartisan 5,755 47.79% Won
11/02/1926 State House, District 43 General Nonpartisan 3,229 28.45% Won
11/04/1924 State House, District 43 General Nonpartisan 3,467 25.78% Won