Ida McCabe Kayser Candidate

Born: October 6, 1880
Saint Peter, Minnesota
Nicollet County
United States
Resided: Saint Peter, Minnesota
Nicollet County
Death: January 5, 1961
Gender: Woman
Occupation: Former music teacher
Political Party: Democrat
Notes: Born Ida Ella McCabe. Kayser was the first woman to appear on a primary or general election ballot for the office of State Treasurer in Minnesota history. Kayser was Chair of the Nicollet County Democratic Committee.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1961-MN-027654). United States Census, 1900. The Minneapolis Journal, November 1, 1936 (p. 14).
Photo of Ida McCabe Kayser
Photo of Ida McCabe Kayser
The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, June 12, 1936 (p. 4).

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
06/15/1936 Treasurer Primary Democrat 39,073 34.07% Lost