James (Dr. J.J.) Kelly Candidate

Born: October 16, 1892
Manteno, Illinois
Kankakee County
United States
Resided: Marshall, Minnesota
Lyon County
Death: October 18, 1973
Gender: Man
Occupation: Veterinarian
Military Service: U.S. Veterinary Medical Corps, 13th Division, World War I (Veterinarian, 1917-1919).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus)
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 13 (1957-1963).
Notes: Kelly's year of birth is listed as 1891 on his World War I and World War II Draft Registration Cards but 1892 on his death certificate and in his United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1973-MN-026256). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Minneapolis Star, December 19, 1956 (p. B1).
Photo of Dr. James Kelly
Photo of Dr. James Kelly
60th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 6 4
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1964 State House, District 20 General Nonpartisan 4,153 41.15% Lost
11/06/1962 State House, District 20 General Nonpartisan 3,907 48.75% Lost
09/11/1962 State House, District 20 Primary Nonpartisan 2,146 38.29% Won
11/08/1960 State House, District 13 General Nonpartisan 5,267 50.65% Won
11/04/1958 State House, District 13 General Nonpartisan 7,047 100.00% Won
11/06/1956 State House, District 13 General Nonpartisan 4,909 50.01% Won