John Devaney Candidate

Born: June 30, 1882
Bristol Township, Iowa
Worth County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: September 21, 1941
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice (1933-1937).
Notes: Devaney came to Minnesota in 1901.
Sources: World War I Draft Registration Card (September 11, 1918). Minnesota State Law Library.
Photo of John Devaney
Photo of John Devaney
Minnesota State Law Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1934 Supreme Court Chief Justice General Nonpartisan 522,147 60.86% Won
06/18/1934 Supreme Court Chief Justice Primary Nonpartisan 215,250 35.25% Won