Adolph R. Bucknam
Quick Facts
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.