John A. (J.A.) Simonson Candidate

Born: August 4, 1882
Kingston Township, Minnesota
Meeker County
United States
Resided: Litchfield, Minnesota
Meeker County
Death: July 20, 1971
Gender: Man
Occupation: Auditor, Meeker County
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: Kingston Town Board member. Meeker County Auditor (1923-1939). State Senator: SD 26 (1939-1951).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1971-MN-017999). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, December 31, 1938 (p. 3). The Minneapolis Star, July 22, 1971 (p. B16).
Photo of John A. Simonson
Photo of John A. Simonson
53rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 4 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1950 State Senate, District 26 General Nonpartisan 3,649 49.63% Lost
11/05/1946 State Senate, District 26 General Nonpartisan 3,847 60.90% Won
11/03/1942 State Senate, District 26 General Nonpartisan 5,085 100.00% Won
11/08/1938 State Senate, District 26 General Nonpartisan 5,319 64.32% Won