John L. Pluto Candidate
| Born: |
May 25, 1939 Minnesota Blue Earth County United States |
| Resided: |
Austin,
Minnesota
Mower County |
| Death: | September 29, 1993 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Optometrist |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army (1962-1967). |
| Political Party: | Independent-Republican |
| Notes: | Pluto died in a plane crash in Akron, Ohio. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Birth Certificate Index (1939-MN-051096). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Tribune, September 14, 1978 (p. B4). Austin Daily Herald, October 12, 1978 (p. 9). Austin Daily Herald, September 30, 1993 (p. 1). |
Austin Daily Herald, October 12, 1978 (p. 9).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1978 | State House, District 31B | General | Independent-Republican | 4,041 | 40.56% | Lost |
| 09/12/1978 | State House, District 31B | Primary | Independent-Republican | 1,006 | 100.00% | Won |