James Wallace McCarter (1872–1939), ran for Governor of South Dakota in 1914.
Biography
editHe was born in Jarvis, Ontario on July 29, 1872. He was the county judge in South Dakota from 1910 to 1913.[1] He ran for Governor of South Dakota in 1914, losing to Frank M. Byrne.[2] He was also a candidate for U.S. Representative from the 2nd District of South Dakota in 1918. He died in 1939.[3]
References
edit- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Mccalla to Mccarter". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 2020-01-04.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - SD Governor Race - Nov 03, 1914". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2020-01-04.
- ^ "James W. McCarter". Retrieved 2011-01-26.
McCarter, James W. (b. 1872) — of Ipswich, Edmunds County, S.Dak. Born in Jarvis, Ontario, July 29, 1872. Democrat. Lawyer; county judge in South Dakota, 1910-13; candidate for Governor of South Dakota, 1914; candidate for U.S. Representative from South Dakota 2nd District, 1918. Presbyterian. Member, Modern Woodmen of America; Ancient Order of United Workmen. Burial location unknown.