Fred E. Wheaton Candidate

Born: September 24, 1862
Machias, Maine
Washington County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: January 28, 1922
Gender: Man
Occupation: Owner, editor, and publisher, Pythian Advocate
Political Party: Democrat
Notes: Wheaton came to Minnesota in 1881. Wheaton was also the Democratic nominee for Minneapolis Comptroller in 1902 and Hennepin County Clerk in 1904.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1922-MN-016926). United States Census, 1900. Willmar Tribune, October 24, 1906 (p. S1). The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, January 30, 1922 (p. 1).
Photo of Fred E. Wheaton
Photo of Fred E. Wheaton
Little Falls Herald, October 26, 1906 (p. S1).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 3 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1918 Governor General Democrat 76,793 20.77% Lost
06/17/1918 Governor Primary Democrat 16,639 50.96% Won
11/06/1906 Clerk of the Supreme Court General Democrat 96,703 39.35% Lost