Robert J. Leighton Candidate

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Born: October 15, 1928
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County
United States
Resided: Austin, Minnesota
Mower County
Death: July 15, 1995
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Army (1953-1955).
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1995-MN-019830). World War II Draft Registration Card (November 1, 1946). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Minneapolis Star, September 10, 1958 (p. A15).
Photo of Robert J. Leighton
Photo of Robert J. Leighton
Austin Daily Herald, October 30, 1958 (p. 11).

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
11/04/1958 State Senate, District 05 General Nonpartisan 8,994 46.07% Lost

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Print advertisement for Robert J. Leighton's 1958 SD 05 general election campaign
Print advertisement for Robert J. Leighton's 1958 SD 05 general election campaign
Austin Daily Herald, October 30, 1958 (p. 11).