Philip La Follette
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Philip La Follette
U.S.A.
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Personal Background
Philip La Follette earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Early in his career, he served as district attorney for Dane County, Wisconsin, and participated in his father's presidential campaign. He was elected governor of Wisconsin, where he implemented policies to combat the Great Depression, including state ownership of public utilities and the establishment of the first unemployment insurance program in the country. After leaving office, La Follette remained active in politics, writing articles, campaigning for progressive candidates, and eventually supporting the dissolution of the Wisconsin Progressive Party and its merger with the Republican Party.
Political Ideas
Philip La Follette's political identity is marked by an ideological agility that blends progressive principles with a pragmatic approach to governance. His early policies during the Great Depression, such as state ownership of public utilities and the creation of the first unemployment insurance program, reveal a commitment to radical economic reforms. Despite these progressive stances, La Follette's later support for the dissolution of the Wisconsin Progressive Party and its merger with the Republicans indicates a willingness to adapt his political affiliations to achieve broader goals. His vocal opposition to fascism and Nazism further underscores a global perspective that contrasts with his localized economic policies. La Follette's rhetorical style consistently emphasizes the need for reform and increased executive power, suggesting a strategic approach to policy that balances idealism with political realism.
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Election History
Progressive primary results
136,291 votes (80.21%)
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1938 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
353,381 votes (36.00%)
Winner: Julius P. Heil
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Progressive primary results
178,134 votes (100.00%)
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1936 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
573,724 votes (46.38%)
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Progressive primary results
154,454 votes (95.36%)
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1934 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
373,093 votes (39.12%)
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Wisconsin Governor 1932, Republican Primary Results
319,884 votes (43.55%)
Winner: Walter J. Kohler Sr.
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1930 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
392,958 votes (64.76%)
Wisconsin Governor 1930, Republican Primary Results
339,551 votes (59.64%)
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