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J. C. Pratt

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1923-28 (District 66)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Polk

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1884
Birth Place: Minnesota
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Birth Country: United States
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Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
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City of Residence (when first elected): Crookston
Occupation (when first elected): Secretary, Crookston Central Labor Union/Vice President, Minnesota State Federation of Labor

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GENERAL NOTES

He was born and raised on a farm in Southern Minnesota.

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Total Days Served: 2198

SESSIONS SERVED

45th Legislative Session (1927-1928)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1927
Body: House
District: 66
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Crookston
Term of Office: 1/3/1927 to 1/6/1929
Oath Date: 1/4/1927
Counties Represented: Polk
Occupation: Editor and Manager, Polk County Leader/Vice-President, Minnesota State Federation of Labor
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Crime Prevention
  • Elections
  • Labor (Chair)
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Railroads and State Motor Transportation
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
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44th Legislative Session (1925-1926)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1925
Body: House
District: 66
Elected: 11/4/1924
Residence: Crookston
Term of Office: 1/5/1925 to 1/2/1927
Oath Date: 1/6/1925
Counties Represented: Polk
Occupation: Editor and Manager, The Polk County Leader/Vice President, Minnesota State Federation of Labor
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Elections
  • Labor (Chair)
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Railroads and Motor Vehicle Transportation
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

43rd Legislative Session (1923-1924)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1923
Body: House
District: 66
Elected: 11/7/1922
Residence: Crookston
Term of Office: 1/1/1923 to 1/4/1925
Oath Date: 1/2/1923
Counties Represented: Polk
Occupation: Secretary, Crookston Central Labor Union/Vice President, Minnesota State Federation of Labor
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Crime Prevention
  • Elections
  • Labor
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Utilities
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
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