Jack Fena Candidate

Born: December 23, 1923
Hibbing, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
United States
Resided: Hibbing, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
Death: June 4, 2010
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II (Ensign, 1943-1944). U.S. Marines, 1st Division, World War II (Lieutenant, 1945).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus)
Offices Held: Saint Louis County Attorney. State Representative: HD 60 (1959-1963); HD 63 (1963-1969, 1971-1973).
Notes: Fena received a Purple Heart for his service in World War II. He served as a Minnesota Tax Court Judge from 1977 to 1981.
Sources: Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2010-MN-016790). United States Social Security Death Certificate Index. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Mesabi Tribune, "Jack Richard Fena," June 5, 2010.
Photo of Jack Fena
Photo of Jack Fena
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 14 11
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1970 State House, District 63 General Nonpartisan 9,486 28.56% Won
09/15/1970 State House, District 63 Primary Nonpartisan 6,510 28.32% Won
11/05/1968 State House, District 63 General Nonpartisan 8,503 22.39% Lost
09/10/1968 State House, District 63 Primary Nonpartisan 4,748 22.46% Won
11/08/1966 State House, District 63 General Nonpartisan 9,382 28.34% Won
09/13/1966 State House, District 63 Primary Nonpartisan 7,830 29.66% Won
11/03/1964 State House, District 63 General Nonpartisan 12,082 32.72% Won
09/08/1964 State House, District 63 Primary Nonpartisan 6,915 29.06% Won
11/06/1962 State House, District 63 General Nonpartisan 10,049 31.53% Won
09/11/1962 State House, District 63 Primary Nonpartisan 5,811 24.88% Won
11/08/1960 State House, District 60 General Nonpartisan 14,929 39.27% Won
11/04/1958 State House, District 60 General Nonpartisan 9,957 32.86% Won
11/06/1956 State House, District 60 General Nonpartisan 9,556 25.63% Lost
11/02/1954 State House, District 60 General Nonpartisan 9,024 30.10% Lost