John (J. Edward) Pearsall Candidate
| Born: |
April 20, 1920 Virginia, Minnesota Saint Louis County United States |
| Resided: |
Virginia,
Minnesota
Saint Louis County |
| Death: | July 27, 1998 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Military Service: | U.S. Marine Corps, World War II (Sergeant, 1939-1946). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Virginia (1966-1976). |
| Notes: | Pearsall received a Purple Heart for his service in World War II. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index. Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1998-MN-021274). World War II Draft Registration Card (March 25, 1946). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Winona Daily News, November 8, 1967 (p. 5). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/1972 | State Senate, District 05 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 3,548 | 23.40% | Lost |