Benjamin Herbert Candidate
| Born: |
May 30, 1843 Cuba, Illinois Fulton County United States |
| Resided: |
Red Wing,
Minnesota
Goodhue County |
| Death: | July 10, 1917 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Newspaper editor and owner, Red Wing Printing Company |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Red Wing School Board member. |
| Notes: | Herbert came to Minnesota with his family in 1856. Herbert previously practiced law in Red Wing. In 1885, he founded the National Editorial Association and became its first president. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1917-MN-011186). United States Census, 1870. United States Census, 1880. Skaffaren, October 13, 1886 (p. 1). The Brainerd Daily Dispatch, July 11, 1917 (p. 5). |
Skaffaren, October 13, 1886 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1886 | U.S. House, District 03 | General | Republican | 15,583 | 46.71% | Lost |