Robert Buech Explained

Robert Buech was a politician in Wisconsin.

Biography

Buech was born in Posen, Prussia (now Poznań, Poland) in 1870. He later moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Buech died on May 18, 1949.^[1]

Career

Buech was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 4th congressional district in 1920 and 1942.^[2] He lost to incumbent John C. Kleczka in 1920 and to incumbent Thaddeus Wasielewski in 1942. In 1934, Buech was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, losing to Thomas J. O'Malley. Additionally, he was Sheriff of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.^[3] Buech was a member of the Socialist Party of America.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Buech, Robert. Political Graveyard. 2013-06-23.
2. Web site: Buech, Robert. Our Campaigns.com. 2013-06-23.
3. Web site: State ex rel. Milwaukee County v. Buech, 171 . Caselaw Access Project. May 4, 1920. January 21, 2022.