John M. Parker

American Politician (1863-1939)

John M. Parker was born in Washington, Louisiana, United States on March 16th, 1863 and is the American Politician (1863-1939). At the age of 76, John M. Parker biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Date of Birth
March 16, 1863
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Washington, Louisiana, United States
Death Date
May 20, 1939 (age 76)
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
Profession
Businessperson, Farmer, Politician
John M. Parker Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

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John M. Parker Religion, Education, and Hobbies
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Education
Eastman Business College
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Spouse(s)
Cecile Airey Parker
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John M. Parker Career

Parker first ran for Governor of Louisiana in 1916 as the nominee of the Progressive Party, running against state Attorney General Ruffin G. Pleasant, the Democratic nominee. Though Parker was ultimately defeated in a landslide, winning just 38% of the vote, the election was the closest gubernatorial election since 1896. Following his defeat, Parker was nominated by the Progressive party for Vice-President in 1916, but Roosevelt declined the Party's nomination for President and instead endorsed the Republican nominee, Charles Evans Hughes. Though the Party had no presidential nominee, and Parker endorsed President Woodrow Wilson for re-election, Parker remained on the ballot as the Progressive nominee for Vice-President in a handful of states, including Louisiana. Though the ticket won just 7% of the vote in Louisiana, Parker won Iberia and Lafourche parishes in southern Louisiana.

In the aftermath of both losses, Parker was seen as a likely candidate for Governor in 1920. Parker formally left the Progressive Party in 1916 and registered as a Democrat. Frank P. Stubbs, a businessman and colonel in the Louisiana National Guard, emerged as his chief opponent for the Democratic nomination. Stubbs secured the support of the Democratic Party's old guard establishment, while Parker was supported by New Orleans good government reformers, Governor Pleasant, and former Governor Jared Y. Sanders. Parker ended up narrowly defeating Stubbs in the Democratic primary, 54-45%, and won the general election with 98% of the vote.

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