Horace Austin Candidate
| Born: |
October 15, 1831 Canterbury, Connecticut Windham County United States |
| Resided: |
Saint Peter,
Minnesota
Nicollet County |
| Death: | November 7, 1905 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Judge |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, Cavalry, U.S. Civil War (Captain, 1862-1863). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Sixth Judicial District Judge (1864-1869). Minnesota Governor (1870-1874). |
| Notes: | Prior to the Civil War, Austin taught in Saint Anthony. After his governorship he was appointed Third Auditor of the United States Treasury, served for seven years in the U.S. Interior Department, and was a Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner. Austin was also an attorney. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1905-43-523). The Minneapolis Journal, November 7, 1905 (p. 1-2). The Minneapolis Journal, November 8, 1905 (p. 6). The Princeton Union, November 9, 1905 (p. 1). |
The Minneapolis Journal, November 8, 1905 (p. 6).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1871 | Governor | General | Republican | 46,950 | 60.06% | Won |
| 11/02/1869 | Governor | General | Republican | 27,348 | 50.16% | Won |