Philip La Follette

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Philip La Follette

U.S.A.

Party Progressive;Republican
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth May 8, 1897
Date of Death Aug. 18, 1965 (Age: 68)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Philip La Follette graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earning both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws degree. He served in the United States Army Infantry during World War I and held the position of district attorney for Dane County, Wisconsin. La Follette spent two terms as governor of Wisconsin, during which he implemented significant economic reforms, including state ownership of public utilities and the nation's first unemployment insurance program. He also advocated for increased executive power and spending on education and wages.

Political Ideas

Philip La Follette's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive economic policies with a vigilant stance against fascism. His tenure as governor saw the implementation of state ownership of public utilities and the first unemployment insurance program, showcasing a highly localized approach to economic issues. La Follette's foreign policy rhetoric reveals a deep-seated opposition to fascism, contrasting with his progressive domestic agenda. His legislative record indicates a willingness to diverge from traditional party lines, as seen in his unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations.

Campaigns
1938: Wisconsin State Governor Progressive
ELECTED

Election History

Progressive primary results

136,291 votes (80.21%)

Win
1938: Wisconsin State Governor

Election History

1938 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

353,381 votes (36.00%)

Loss

Winner: Julius P. Heil

1936: Wisconsin State Governor Progressive
ELECTED

Election History

Progressive primary results

178,134 votes (100.00%)

Win
1936: Wisconsin State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1936 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

573,724 votes (46.38%)

Win
1934: Wisconsin State Governor Progressive
ELECTED

Election History

Progressive primary results

154,454 votes (95.36%)

Win
1934: Wisconsin State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1934 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

373,093 votes (39.12%)

Win
1932: Wisconsin State Governor

Election History

Wisconsin Governor 1932, Republican Primary Results

319,884 votes (43.55%)

Loss

Winner: Walter J. Kohler Sr.

1930: Wisconsin State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1930 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

392,958 votes (64.76%)

Win

Wisconsin Governor 1930, Republican Primary Results

339,551 votes (59.64%)

Win