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Adolph R. Bucknam
American politician from Wisconsin

Adolph R. Bucknam

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American politician from Wisconsin
A.K.A.
Adolph Robinson Bucknam
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Male
Place of birth
Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
Place of death
Norrie, Marathon, Wisconsin, USA
Age
74 years
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Biography

Adolph R. Bucknam (February 20, 1864 – October 16, 1938) was an American politician from Wisconsin.

Bucknam was born Adolph Robinson Bucknam on February 20, 1864, in Waupaca, Wisconsin, to Moses Bucknam and Hiley Ann Bucknam.

In 1912 and 1914, Bucknam was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 8th congressional district. He lost both times to Edward E. Browne

In 1922, he ran for the United States Senate. He lost to incumbent Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Bucknam went on to run for Governor of Wisconsin in 1924 and 1928, losing to John J. Blaine and Walter J. Kohler, Sr.

Additionally, in 1928, Bucknam made an unsuccessful attempt to become the Prohibition Party's candidate for Vice President of the United States in that year's presidential election. He also made unsuccessful runs in the Prohibition Party primaries for Governor of Wisconsin in 1926 and 1932.

Death

Bucknam died on October 16, 1938, in Norrie, Marathon, Wisconsin. He was 74.

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