Benjamin M. (B.M.) Chesley Candidate
| Born: |
December 1, 1841 Stafford, New York Genesee County United States |
| Resided: |
Pleasant View Township,
Minnesota
Norman County |
| Death: | August 5, 1918 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Military Service: | 4th New York Provisional Calvary Regiment, Company K, Civil War (1862-1865). |
| Political Party: | Farmers' Alliance-Republican; People's |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1890 (Veterans Schedule). Minnesota State Census, 1895. United States Census, 1900. Santa Ana Daily Register (Santa Ana, California), August 7, 1918 (p. 5). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1892 | State House, District 51 | General | People's | 4,280 | 20.80% | Won |
| 11/04/1890 | State House, District 51 | General | Farmers' Alliance-Republican | 6,337 | 28.04% | Won |