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Jay E. Nash | |
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| State Secretary of the Public Ownership (Socialist) Party of Minnesota | |
| In office 1904–1912 | |
| Preceded by | Spencer M. Holman |
| Succeeded by | Thomas E. Latimer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 29, 1843 Hadley, MA |
| Died | July 30, 1915 (aged 72) Robbinsdale, MN |
| Political party | Socialist |
| Spouse(s) | Martha M. Davis (1865-1885/6, divorce) Clara L. Cooper (1886-1915, his death) |
| Children | 3 |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861 – 1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company D, 27th Massachusetts |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Jay Elijah Nash (March 29, 1843 – July 30, 1915) was an American Civil War veteran, farmer, businessman, and politician who was one of the founders of the Socialist Party of Minnesota, served as its State Secretary from 1904 to 1912, and ran as the Socialist nominee for Governor of Minnesota in 1902 and 1904, and for Minnesota State Treasurer in 1912 and 1914.