William John (W.J.) Kuntz Candidate

Born: June 7, 1871
Watertown Township, Minnesota
Carver County
United States
Resided: Waconia, Minnesota
Carver County
Death: October 27, 1924
Gender: Man
Occupation: Merchant
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Waconia Village Councilor. Waconia Village Recorder. Waconia School Board member. State Representative: HD 21 (1915-1919). State Senator: SD 21 (1919-1923).
Notes: Kuntz died while duck hunting when the rifle he had leaned against a tree fell, fired, and killed him.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1924-MN-005765). United States Census, 1920. Minneapolis Daily Star, October 28, 1924 (p. 5).
Photo of William John Kuntz
Photo of William John Kuntz
39th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 3 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1922 State Senate, District 21 General Nonpartisan 4,293 39.59% Lost
11/06/1918 State Senate, District 21 General Nonpartisan 3,318 57.13% Won
11/03/1914 State House, District 21 General Nonpartisan 1,725 54.26% Won