Jay W. Smith Candidate
| Born: |
October 31, 1892 Anamosa, Iowa Jones County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | June 12, 1955 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War I (1917-1919). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Notes: | Smith was an early advocate of legislative apportionment based on district population and brought a lawsuit in 1945 to force the legislature to reapportion district boundaries acccordingly. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1955-MN-005475). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1930. Office of the Quartermaster General, Memorial Division, Application for Headstone or Marker (July 11, 1955). The Minneapolis Star, June 13, 1955 (p. 19). |
The Minneapolis Star, June 13, 1955 (p. 19).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/1944 | State House, District 33 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 3,726 | 9.61% | Lost |
| 11/03/1942 | State House, District 33 | General | Nonpartisan | 10,147 | 16.01% | Lost |
| 06/21/1926 | State House, District 33 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,294 | 6.59% | Lost |