Joseph M. (J.M.) Thornton Candidate
| Born: |
September 5, 1872 St. Paul, Minnesota Ramsey County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | July 1, 1931 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | President, Thornton Brothers (contracting firm) |
| Political Party: | Democrat; Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 35 (1913-1915); HD 39 (1915-1919). |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1931-MN-010060). United States Census, 1910. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. The Minneapolis Tribune, July 2, 1931 (p. 20). |
38th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1914 | State House, District 39 | General | Nonpartisan | 1,920 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/05/1912 | State House, District 35 | General | Democrat | 1,235 | 44.76% | Won |