John L. (Jack) Richardson Candidate

Born: January 24, 1896
Palmer Township, Minnesota
Sherburne County
United States
Resided: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Stearns County
Death: January 17, 1979
Gender: Man
Occupation: Real estate and insurance agent
Military Service: U.S. Armed Forces, World War I (1917-1919).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: Saint Cloud City Councilor (1940-1954). State Senator: SD 45 (1955-1963).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1979-MN-001489). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. United States Census, 1950. Minneapolis Tribune, January 19, 1979 (p. B3).
Photo of John L. Richardson
Photo of John L. Richardson
60th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 4 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1962 State Senate, District 27 General Nonpartisan 8,364 47.60% Lost
11/04/1958 State Senate, District 45 General Nonpartisan 9,786 53.46% Won
09/09/1958 State Senate, District 45 Primary Nonpartisan 4,287 35.66% Won
11/02/1954 State Senate, District 45 General Nonpartisan 9,314 53.13% Won

Additional Images

Print advertisement for John L. Richardson's 1954 SD 45 general election campaign
Print advertisement for John L. Richardson's 1954 SD 45 general election campaign
The St. Cloud Daily Times, November 6, 1954 (p. 3).