Leo A. Temmey
Leo A. Temmey (November 6, 1894 – April 22, 1975) was an American attorney and 15th attorney general of South Dakota between 1939 and 1943 born in Onida, South Dakota.
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15th Attorney General of South Dakota | |
In office 1939–1943 | |
Governor | Harlan J. Bushfield |
Preceded by | Clair Roddewig |
Succeeded by | George T. Mickelson |
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Born | November 6, 1894 |
Died | April 22, 1975 80) | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | University of Minnesota (JD) |
Profession | Attorney |
Career
Temmey was a Republican.
Temmey graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Law.[1]
1938 attorney general election
On June 27, 1938, Temmey won the Republican nomination on the first ballot, defeating Charles H. McCay of Salem by a margin of 79,510 to 72,718 votes.[2]
Temmey was elected attorney general by defeating incumbent Democrat attorney general Clair Roddewig by a margin of 144,125 to 123,671 votes.[3]
1940 attorney general election
Temmey was re-elected attorney general by defeating Democrat Andrew Foley by a margin of 170,269 to 122,173 votes.[4]
1942 gubernatorial election
Temmey ran for governor in 1942, but he was defeated.[5]
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References
- "Blue Book Legislative Manual, 1939 & 1941 editions". sdsos.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- The Weekly Pioneer-Times, June 30, 1938, page 3
- "Blue Book Legislative Manual, 1939 edition". sdsos.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- "Blue Book Legislative Manual, 1941 edition". sdsos.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- "Blue Book Legislative Manual, 1943 edition". sdsos.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
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Preceded by Clair Roddewig |
Attorney General of South Dakota 1939-1943 |
Succeeded by George T. Mickelson |
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