James J. Riley Candidate

Born: September 22, 1909
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: January 27, 1983
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney and owner, Riley Insurance Company
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative)
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1909-43497). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1983-MN-020203). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Minneapolis Star Journal, November 3, 1940 (p. L8). Minneapolis Sunday Tribune and Star Journal, October 25, 1942 (p. L6). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, October 28, 1958 (p. VG4).
Photo of James J. Riley
Photo of James J. Riley
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune and Star Journal, October 25, 1942 (p. L6).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 4 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1958 State Senate, District 35 General Nonpartisan 8,201 37.35% Lost
11/03/1942 State House, District 35 General Nonpartisan 8,029 20.52% Lost
11/05/1940 State House, District 35 General Nonpartisan 15,037 24.66% Lost
09/10/1940 State House, District 35 Primary Nonpartisan 3,221 10.89% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for James J. Riley's 1942 HD 35 primary election campaign
Print advertisement for James J. Riley's 1942 HD 35 primary election campaign
Minneapolis Spokesman, September 4, 1942 (p. 3).