John Cochrane (J.C.) Sweet Candidate

Born: April 24, 1870
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Allen County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: August 5, 1950
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: 15th Minnesota Infantry Regiment, Company A, Spanish-American War (Lieutenant, 1898).
Political Party: Republican; Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 39 (1901-1903). State Senator: SD 29 (1923-1927).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1950-MN-022400). United States Census, 1900. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of John Cochrane Sweet
Photo of John Cochrane Sweet
43rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 3 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1922 State Senate, District 29 General Nonpartisan 6,068 51.26% Won
09/16/1902 State Senate, District 39 Primary Republican 1,120 41.21% Lost
11/06/1900 State House, District 39 General Republican 2,997 29.43% Won