Albert L. (A.L.) Ward Candidate

Born: January 14, 1842
New York
Cattaraugus County
United States
Resided: Fairmont, Minnesota
Martin County
Death: May 28, 1931
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Military Service: 112th New York Infantry Regiment, Company C, Civil War (Private, 1862-1863).
Political Party: Republican; Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Martin County Attorney. Martin County Auditor. Martin County Register of Deeds. State Senator: SD 09 (1915-1923).
Notes: Ward came to Minnesota in 1864 locating in Martin County. He was also president of the Martin County National Bank of Fairmont and publisher of the Martin County Independent.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1931-MN-007886). United States Census, 1890 (Veteranrs Schedule). United States Census, 1910. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. The Minneapolis Journal, May 29, 1931 (p. 7).
Photo of Albert L. Ward
Photo of Albert L. Ward
39th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 4 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1918 State Senate, District 09 General Nonpartisan 3,114 52.83% Won
06/17/1918 State Senate, District 09 Primary Nonpartisan 2,693 44.21% Won
11/03/1914 State Senate, District 09 General Nonpartisan 3,800 100.00% Won
09/20/1910 U.S. House, District 02 Primary Republican 8,513 49.23% Lost