Victor N. Jude

Victor Nicholas 'Vic' Jude (March 11, 1923 – August 15, 1994) was an American businessman and politician. He ran a small business specializing in candy and tobacco products.

Victor Jude
Member of the Minnesota Senate
In office January 3, 1967 – January 1, 1973
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office January 8, 1957 – January 2, 1967
Personal details
Born	March 11, 1923 Maple Lake, Minnesota
Died	August 15, 1994(1994-08-15) (aged 71) Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Political party	Democratic
Children	Tad Jude and 9 others
Alma mater	University of Minnesota Saint Thomas University
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1943-1945
Battles/wars	World War II European Theater Battle of The Bulge
Awards	Purple heart Bronze Star

Victor was born in Maple Lake, Minnesota. He went to the Maple Lake public schools. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Victor went to the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to the University of Minnesota, and the Minnesota College of Law. He owned and operated Jude Candy and Tobacco Company, which has since been renamed Jude Vending.[1] Victor served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1957 to 1966 and in the Minnesota Senate from 1967 to 1972. He was a Democrat. Victor died from stomach cancer at a hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. His son Tad Jude also served in the Minnesota Legislature,[2][3] and his brother, doctor James Jude, was one of the developers of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).[4][5] Tad Jude is a current candidate in the 2022 Minnesota Attorney General election.[6]