James P. (J.P.) Elmer Candidate

Born: December 1857
Bridgeton, New Jersey
Cumberland County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: October 17, 1923
Gender: Man
Occupation: Manager, railroad
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 36 (1913-1915).
Notes: Elmer was a former railroad engineer.
Sources: New Jersey Birth Certificate Index. Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1923-MN-015102). United States Census, 1900. United States Census, 1910.
Photo of James P. Elmer
Photo of James P. Elmer
38th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1914 State House, District 40 General Nonpartisan 1,518 42.39% Lost
11/05/1912 State House, District 36 General Republican 3,020 60.10% Won