John J. Perko Candidate
| Born: |
April 8, 1918 Ely, Minnesota Saint Louis County United States |
| Resided: |
Hibbing,
Minnesota
Saint Louis County |
| Death: | June 7, 1984 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Former professional football player |
| Military Service: | U.S. Marine Corp, World War II (1942-1946). |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | Perko played 14 games for the Buffalo Bisons in 1946. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1918-30190). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1984-MN-016093). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Pro Football Reference biography. The Minneapolis Tribune, September 9, 1970 (p. VG2). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/1972 | U.S. House, District 08 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 1,666 | 3.16% | Lost |
| 09/15/1970 | U.S. House, District 08 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 12,248 | 17.60% | Lost |