James D. Shearer Candidate

Born: March 25, 1862
Janesville, Wisconsin
Rock County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: March 2, 1943
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 40 (1903-1905).
Notes: Shearer practiced law in Minneapolis from 1885 until a few months before his death in 1943.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1943-MN-018939). United States Census, 1900. Minneapolis Star Journal, March 4, 1943 (p. 13).
Photo of James D. Shearer
Photo of James D. Shearer
Minneapolis Star Journal, March 4, 1943 (p. 13).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1902 State House, District 40 General Republican 2,788 47.29% Won
09/16/1902 State House, District 40 Primary Republican 1,464 30.65% Won