Charles W. (C.W.) Stanton Candidate

Born: August 5, 1861
Pine Island, Minnesota
Goodhue County
United States
Resided: Appleton, Minnesota
Beltrami County


Bemidji, Minnesota
Swift County
Death: June 2, 1927
Gender: Man
Occupation: Editor, Appleton Press and attorney
Political Party: Democrat-People's; Democrat; Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Swift County Judge of Probate (1890-1894). 15th Judicial District Court Judge (1908-1927).
Notes: Stanton was president of the Minnesota Editorial Association in 1898. He ran for HD 56 from Appleton and for Supreme Court Associate Justice from Bemidji. Stanton moved to Bemidji in 1908.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1927-MN-003011). United States of America, Department of State, Passport Application (#406357, May 1, 1924). The St. Paul Globe, September 7, 1902 (p. 8). Warren Sheaf, September 12, 1912 (p. 8). The Brainerd Daily Dispatch, June 3, 1927 (p. 7).
Photo of Charles W. Stanton
Photo of Charles W. Stanton
Warren Sheaf, September 12, 1912 (p. 8).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 4 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1912 Supreme Court Chief Justice General Nonpartisan 83,521 35.03% Lost
09/17/1912 Supreme Court Chief Justice Primary Nonpartisan 54,710 33.78% Won
11/04/1902 State Senate, District 56 General Democrat 1,901 46.16% Lost
11/08/1898 State Senate, District 56 General Democrat-People's 1,669 45.70% Lost