Albert Scheffer Candidate
| Born: |
March 27, 1844 Rheinberg, North Rhine-Westphalia Wesel County Germany |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | September 29, 1905 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Cashier, Dawson & Co. Bankers |
| Military Service: | 35th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, Company B, Civil War (Lieutenant, 1864-1865). |
| Political Party: | Democrat; Republican |
| Offices Held: | St. Paul School Board member (1875-1878). State Senator: SD 26 (1887-1891). |
| Notes: | Scheffer was the younger brother of Republican State Treasurer Charles Scheffer (1860-1868). |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1890 (Veterans Schedule). The Minneapolis Journal, September 29, 1905 (p. 6). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/18/1893 | U.S. Senate | General | Republican | 2 | 1.19% | Lost |
| 11/02/1875 | Treasurer | General | Democrat | 36,908 | 44.85% | Lost |
| 11/05/1872 | Auditor | General | Democrat | 34,817 | 40.45% | Lost |