Alonzo J. (A.J.) Edgerton Candidate
| Born: |
June 7, 1827 Rome, New York Oneida County United States |
| Resided: |
Mantorville,
Minnesota
Dodge County |
| Death: | August 9, 1896 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | 10th Minnesota Infantry Regiment, Company B, Civil War (Brigadier General, 1862-1867). |
| Political Party: | Breckinridge Democrat; Anti-Monopoly; Republican |
| Offices Held: | Dodge County Attorney. State Senator: SD 13 (1859-1861); SD 11 (1877-1879). U.S. Senator (1881). |
| Notes: | Edgerton came to Minnesota in 1855. Edgerton was appointed to the Minnesota Railroad Commission in 1871 and served until 1876 having been defeated in the first election to the office in 1875. He was appointed U.S. District Court Judge in South Dakota by President Benjamin Harrison. Edgerton also was appointed Chief Justice of the South Dakota Territorial Supreme Court in 1881. |
| Sources: | Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. The Saint Paul Globe, August 10, 1896 (p. 1). |
The Saint Paul Globe, August 10, 1896 (p. 1).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1875 | Railroad Commissioner | General | Anti-Monopoly | 635 | 0.77% | Lost |
| 11/06/1860 | U.S. House | General | Breckinridge Democrat | 787 | 1.12% | Lost |