Jim McGovern Candidate
| Born: |
May 17, 1924 St. Paul, Minnesota Ramsey County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | June 27, 2002 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Journalist |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army Air Corps, World War II (Staff Sergeant, 1943-1945). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) |
| Notes: | Born James Eugene McGovern. McGovern received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and two Oak Leaf Clusters for his service in World War II. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1924-51116). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (2002-MN-022836). World War II Draft Registration Card (June 30, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Minneapolis Star, September 5, 1966 (p. B1). Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 30, 2002 (p. B7). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1966 | State Senate, District 48 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,877 | 46.31% | Lost |