John P. (Jack) Foster Candidate

Born: September 18, 1924
Chicago, Illinois
Cook County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: January 20, 1995
Gender: Man
Occupation: Engineer aid, City of Minneapolis
Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps, World War II (Sergeant, 1943-1945).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Democratic-Farmer-Labor)
Notes: Foster was an airplane gunner in World War II.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1995-MN-001059). World War II Draft Registration Card (November 13, 1945). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Tribune, November 1, 1972 (p. 2). Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 23, 1995 (p. B4).
Photo of John P. Foster
Photo of John P. Foster
Minneapolis Tribune, November 1, 1972 (p. 2)

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
11/07/1972 State House, District 61B General Nonpartisan 5,732 42.43% Lost