John B. Keefe Candidate

Born: May 28, 1928
Chicago, Illinois
Cook County
United States
Resided: Hopkins, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: March 11, 1997
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Army (Private 1st Class, 1946-1947).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus); Independent-Republican
Offices Held: Hopkins Municipal Judge (1963-1964). State Representative: HD 29B (1967-1973). State Senator: SD 40 (1973-1983). Hennepin County Commissioner (1984-1994).
Sources: Florida Death Certificate Index. World War II Draft Registration Card (May 29, 1946). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Tribune, November 5, 1966 (p. VG3).
Photo of John B. Keefe
Photo of John B. Keefe
68th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 8 8
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1980 State Senate, District 40 General Independent-Republican 25,549 70.44% Won
09/09/1980 State Senate, District 40 Primary Independent-Republican 1,583 100.00% Won
11/02/1976 State Senate, District 40 General Independent-Republican 20,984 67.56% Won
11/07/1972 State Senate, District 40 General Nonpartisan 13,206 51.23% Won
11/03/1970 State House, District 29B General Nonpartisan 9,312 77.88% Won
09/15/1970 State House, District 29B Primary Nonpartisan 3,198 77.38% Won
11/05/1968 State House, District 29B General Nonpartisan 9,447 64.49% Won
11/08/1966 State House, District 29B General Nonpartisan 6,853 66.87% Won