Benjamin F. Christlieb Candidate
| Born: |
October 10, 1836 Pennsylvania Cumberland County United States |
| Resided: |
Long Lake,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | April 15, 1908 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Mercantile business |
| Political Party: | Democrat-Greenback |
| Notes: | Christlieb came to Medina, Minnesota in May 1859 where he worked as a surveyor and civil engineer for nearly two decades. He was appointed U.S. Postmaster at Long Lake by President Grover Cleveland on September 17, 1885 and on April 12, 1893. |
| Sources: | The Minneapolis Tribune, September 27, 1877 (p. 4). |
St. Paul Sunday Globe, October 5, 1890 (p. 9).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1892 | State House, District 34 | General | Democrat | 1,782 | 17.88% | Lost |
| 11/04/1890 | State House, District 34 | General | Democrat-Farmers' Alliance | 2,026 | 25.39% | Won |
| 11/05/1878 | State House, District 26 | General | Democrat-Greenback | 1,500 | 8.99% | Lost |