He served nearly four decades in statewide elective office, as Minnesota's Secretary of State and Treasurer.

[1][2] Julius A. Schmahl was born in Traverse de Sioux, Nicollet County, Minnesota on August 1, 1867.

[2][3] A newspaper editor and publisher, Schmahl was first elected to statewide office in 1906, winning election as Secretary of State.

[3] His daughter Julie was married to Arizona businessman and political candidate Fred Trump.

He died in Saint Paul, Minnesota on April 10, 1955, at the age of 87.