Thomas Van Lear Candidate
| Born: |
April 26, 1869 Frostburg, Maryland Allegany County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | March 4, 1931 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Machinist |
| Political Party: | Socialist Labor; Public Ownership; Socialist |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Minneapolis (1916-1918). |
| Notes: | Van Lear came to Minnesota in 1897 locating in Minneapolis. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1900. The Brainerd Daily Dispatch, March 5, 1931 (p. 1). The Bismarck Tribune (Bismarck, North Dakota), March 6, 1931 (p. 2). The Unionist (Omaha, Nebraska), March 20, 1931 (p. 1). |
The Irish Standard, October 26, 1918 (p. 2).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1914 | U.S. House, District 05 | General | Socialist | 10,312 | 33.34% | Lost |
| 01/17/1911 | U.S. Senate | General | Public Ownership | 1 | 0.56% | Lost |
| 11/04/1902 | Governor | General | Socialist Labor | 2,570 | 0.95% | Lost |