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John J. Blaine graduated from Valparaiso University's law department and was admitted to the bar in Wisconsin. He practiced law and held various leadership roles, including serving as mayor of Boscobel and a member of the Wisconsin State Senate. Blaine also served as Wisconsin's Attorney General and Governor before being elected to the U.S. Senate. He authored the 21st Amendment, which repealed Prohibition, and later resumed practicing law.
John J. Blaine's political identity is marked by a blend of ideological agility and regional pragmatism. He authored the 21st Amendment, which repealed Prohibition, while simultaneously opposing the KelloggβBriand Pact due to its perceived endorsement of British imperialism. Blaine's endorsement of Democratic nominee Al Smith in 1928 further underscores his willingness to transcend partisan boundaries, driven by a nuanced approach to national and international issues.
Election History
U.S.A. Senator from Wisconsin
299,759 votes (54.94%)
Election History
1924 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
412,255 votes (51.76%)
Wisconsin Governor 1924, Republican Primary Results
230,985 votes (54.38%)
Election History
1922 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
367,929 votes (76.36%)
Wisconsin Governor 1922, Republican Primary Results
336,453 votes (67.22%)
Election History
1920 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
366,247 votes (52.98%)
Wisconsin Governor 1920, Republican Primary Results
113,001 votes (29.87%)
Election History
1914 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
32,543 votes (10.00%)
Winner: Emanuel L. Philipp
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