John L. Weaver Candidate

Born: March 19, 1928
Anoka, Minnesota
Anoka County
United States
Resided: Anoka, Minnesota
Anoka County
Death: December 18, 2004
Gender: Man
Occupation: General manager and corporate secretary-treasurer of real estate investment and development company
Political Party: Independent-Republican
Offices Held: Anoka-Hennepin (ISD 11) School Board member (1971-1978). Anoka City Councilor. State Representative: HD 19B (1979-1983).
Notes: Weaver was the older brother of State Representatives Charles R. Weaver (HD 21A, 1967-1973; HD 19B, 1973-1975) and uncle of State Representative Charlie Weaver (HD 49A, 1989-1999).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1928-00337). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2004-MN-036550). World War II Draft Registration Card (March 19, 1946). Minneapolis Tribune, November 2, 1978 (p. VG4).
Photo of John L. Weaver
Photo of John L. Weaver
72nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 8 6
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1984 State House, District 49A General Independent-Republican 6,428 45.84% Lost
09/11/1984 State House, District 49A Primary Independent-Republican 761 100.00% Won
11/02/1982 State Senate, District 49 General Independent-Republican 10,429 42.43% Lost
09/14/1982 State Senate, District 49 Primary Independent-Republican 3,129 100.00% Won
11/04/1980 State House, District 19B General Independent-Republican 9,959 52.10% Won
09/09/1980 State House, District 19B Primary Independent-Republican 602 100.00% Won
11/07/1978 State House, District 19B General Independent-Republican 7,127 50.91% Won
09/12/1978 State House, District 19B Primary Independent-Republican 1,268 100.00% Won