Edward E. (E.E.) Novak Candidate

Born: April 29, 1873
Iowa
Johnson County
United States
Resided: New Prague, Minnesota
Le Sueur County
Death: March 7, 1966
Gender: Man
Occupation: Physician
Political Party: Democrat
Offices Held: New Prague School Board member (40 years). Mayor of New Prague.
Notes: Novak was a physician in New Prague for 70 years. He served as a University of Minnesota Regent from 1937 to 1955. Novak was the father of State Senator Edward G. Novak (SD 38, 1959-1963; SD 47, 1963-1967; SD 45, 1967-1973; SD 64, 1973-1975).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1966-MN-006670). United States Census, 1930. United States Department of State, Passport Application (#64086, December 18, 1911). The Minneapolis Star, March 8, 1966 (p. B8).
Photo of Edward E. Novak
Photo of Edward E. Novak
The Minneapolis Star, June 16, 1936 (p. 1).

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
06/15/1936 Governor Primary Democrat 58,080 46.69% Lost