Norman (N.T.) Mears Candidate

Born: August 18, 1878
Illinois
Cook County
United States
Resided: Mendota, Minnesota
Dakota County
Death: April 23, 1957
Gender: Man
Occupation: Engraver, machinist, and co-owner, Buckbee Mears Co.
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Mears came to Minnesota in 1900 locating at St. Paul. Mears was a candidate for St. Paul City Councilor in 1916. His place of birth is listed as Cook County (Illinois) on his World War II Draft Registration Card and Highland (Illinois) in his Minneapolis Morning Tribune obituary.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1957-MN-028751). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1920. Minneapolis Morning Tribune, April 24, 1957 (p. 24).
Photo of Norman Mears
Photo of Norman Mears
The Appeal, March 11, 1916 (p. 1).

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
06/17/1918 State House, District 20 Primary Nonpartisan 1,004 23.76% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Norman Mears' 1916 campaign for St. Paul City Councilor
Print advertisement for Norman Mears' 1916 campaign for St. Paul City Councilor
The Appeal, March 11, 1916 (p. 1).