Elon G. Holmes Candidate
| Born: |
May 18, 1841 Brookfield, New York Madison County United States |
| Resided: |
Detroit,
Minnesota
Becker County |
| Death: | September 24, 1931 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Banker |
| Military Service: | 26th New York Infantry Regiment, Company B, Civil War (Private, 1861-1863). 6th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, Company U, Civil War (Private, 1863-1864). |
| Political Party: | 150 |
| Offices Held: | Becker County Commissioner. Detroit Village Councilor. State Senator: SD 44 (1889-1891). |
| Notes: | Holmes came to Minnesota in 1866 locating in St. Paul. He moved to Douglas County in 1868 and founded Holmes City. Holmes settled in Becker County in 1871. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1931-MN-000504). United States Census, 1890 (Veterans Schedule). Register of Soldiers and Sailors of New Hampshire 1861-65. The Minneapolis Tribune, September 25, 1931 (p. 15). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1890 | State Senate, District 50 | General | Republican | 2,308 | 45.08% | Lost |