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 earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He served as a second lieutenant in the United States Army Infantry during World War I and worked as a district attorney for Dane County, Wisconsin. La Follette held two terms as governor of Wisconsin, during which he implemented policies to combat the Great Depression, including state ownership of public utilities and the establishment of the first state-wide unemployment insurance program. He later transitioned back to the Republican Party and remained active in political advocacy and legal practice.

Political Ideas

Philip La Follette's political identity is marked by a unique blend of progressive economic policies and a staunch anti-fascist stance. His tenure as governor saw him implement state ownership of public utilities and establish Wisconsin's first unemployment insurance program, showcasing a highly localized approach to economic relief. Despite his progressive roots, La Follette's later support for progressive candidates within the Republican Party reveals an ideologically agile strategy. His vocal criticism of fascism and Nazism, juxtaposed with his pragmatic economic measures, highlights an unexpected policy combination that merits further examination.

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