Question

In honor of Election Day, find three professional athletes that ran for an elected office AND won. List what sport they played, party they were affiliated with and which office they won .

Answer 1

Answer: See explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

1. David Albritton - He took part in track and field and won the a silver medal in high jump in 1936. He was a Republican and served in the Ohio House of Representatives.

2. Jesse Ventura - He was involved in wrestling. He was the Governor of Minnesota between 1999 - 20003 representing the Independence Party of Minnesota.

3. Tom Osborne - He was the football coach of University of Nebraska between 1973 - 1997. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2001 - 2007 as a Republican.