John A. Weeks Candidate

Born: June 28, 1899
Chicago, Illinois
Cook County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: September 6, 1968
Gender: Man
Occupation: Lawyer
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War I.
Political Party: Nonpartisan; Republican
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 34 (1929-1937). Minneapolis Municipal Court Judge (1942-1945). 4th Judicial District Court Judge (1945-1968).
Notes: Weeks was appointed Assistant State Attorney General in 1939.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1968-MN-024010). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). United States Census, 1930. The Minneapolis Star, September 6, 1968 (p. A6). The Minneapolis Tribune, September 7, 1968 (p. 17).
Photo of John A. Weeks
Photo of John A. Weeks
49th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 5 4
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
06/15/1936 Attorney General Primary Republican 26,773 13.84% Lost
11/06/1934 State House, District 34 General Nonpartisan 11,167 30.93% Won
11/08/1932 State House, District 34 General Nonpartisan 12,963 33.33% Won
11/06/1930 State House, District 34 General Nonpartisan 8,660 33.77% Won
11/06/1928 State House, District 34 General Nonpartisan 12,012 29.11% Won