James Wallace McCarter (1872–1939), ran for Governor of South Dakota in 1914.

Biography

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He 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

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  1. ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Mccalla to Mccarter". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 2020-01-04.
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - SD Governor Race - Nov 03, 1914". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2020-01-04.
  3. ^ "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.


Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Governor of South Dakota
1914
Succeeded by
Orville V. Rinehart