Martin J. McGowan Candidate

Born: October 28, 1920
Appleton, Minnesota
Swift County
United States
Resided: Appleton, Minnesota
Swift County
Death: August 13, 2009
Gender: Man
Occupation: Editor and publisher, Appleton Press
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus)
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 25 (1959-1963); HD 23 (1963-1967).
Notes: McGowan was the uncle of State Representative (HD 53A, 1969-1973) and U.S. Representative (CD 06, 1975-1981; CD 08, 2013-2019) Richard M. Nolan.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1920-35394). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2009-MN-023511). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, December 25, 1958 (p. C1).
Photo of Martin J. McGowan
Photo of Martin J. McGowan
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 6 5
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1966 State House, District 48A General Nonpartisan 4,129 46.33% Lost
09/13/1966 State House, District 48A Primary Nonpartisan 1,718 41.30% Won
11/03/1964 State House, District 23 General Nonpartisan 3,994 60.52% Won
11/06/1962 State House, District 23 General Nonpartisan 3,240 58.50% Won
11/08/1960 State House, District 25 General Nonpartisan 5,980 100.00% Won
11/04/1958 State House, District 25 General Nonpartisan 3,684 58.29% Won