Fred W. Bessette Candidate

Born: May 5, 1877
Mantorville, Minnesota
Dodge County
United States
Resided: Gheen, Minnesota
Saint Louis County


Leiding Township, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
Death: December 31, 1944
Gender: Man
Occupation: Minnesota Forest Service ranger
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 60 (1915-1919). State Senator: SD 60 (1919-1931).
Notes: Bessette worked in real estate in the timber and farm industries during the 1920s.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1944-MN-028045). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942).
Photo of Fred W. Bessette
Photo of Fred W. Bessette
39th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 6 5
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1926 State Senate, District 60 General Nonpartisan 5,131 50.67% Won
11/07/1922 State Senate, District 60 General Nonpartisan 5,546 100.00% Won
11/06/1918 State Senate, District 60 General Nonpartisan 1,918 52.32% Won
11/07/1916 State House, District 60 General Nonpartisan 2,141 30.05% Won
06/19/1916 State House, District 60 Primary Nonpartisan 1,175 17.09% Lost
11/03/1914 State House, District 60 General Nonpartisan 1,551 30.74% Won