Benjamin (B.S.) Cook Candidate
| Born: |
February 1833 Pennsylvania United States |
| Resided: |
Owatonna,
Minnesota
Steele County |
| Death: | July 20, 1905 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Loan agent |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Owatonna (1881-1883). |
| Notes: | Cook came to Minnesota in 1856 and was in the mercantile business. Cook was chair of the Democratic 1st Congressional District Committee. He later became Vice President of the Farmers' National Bank of Owatonna. Cook committed suidice by rifle shot at his stable. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1905-42-1347). United States Census, 1880. The Minneapolis Tribune, July 21, 1905 (p. 5). The People's Preess, July 21, 1905 (p. 1). The Mantorville Express, July 21, 1905 (p. 1). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1881 | Railroad Commissioner | General | Democrat | 34,402 | 33.27% | Lost |