title: John Sheldon (Wisconsin politician)
text: # John Sheldon (Wisconsin politician)
  
  John Pitts Sheldon (June 13, 1865 – July 25, 1933) was an American politician, farmer, and farm implement dealer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, serving one term and representing Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Born on his family farm in the town of Willow Springs, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, Sheldon was a farmer and farm implement dealer. In 1913, he moved to Darlington, Wisconsin. Sheldon served on the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors, the Darlington Common Council, and the school board. In 1919, Sheldon served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. Sheldon died at his home in Darlington, Wisconsin, and was in ill health.
  
  ## Electoral history
  
  Wisconsin Assembly, Lafayette District Election, 1918 :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | General Election, November 5, 1918 ||||||
  | | Republican | John W. Reynolds | 1,967 | 58.70% | |
  | | Democratic | Richard M. Finley | 1,384 | 41.30% | |
  | Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | '3,351' | '100.0%' | |
  | | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |
  