James Strachan Candidate
| Born: |
February 26, 1840 Dreghorn Ayrshire County Scotland |
| Resided: |
Prairie View Township,
Minnesota
Wilkin County |
| Death: | August 6, 1908 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Military Service: | Brackett's Calvary Regiment, Company C, Civil War (1861-1862). 5th Minnesota Cavalry Regiment, Company K and Company L, Civil War (1862-1865)). |
| Political Party: | Independent |
| Offices Held: | Wilkin County Commissioner (four terms). |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1908-MN-009376). United States Census, 1900. The Minneapolis Journal, August 7, 1908 (p. 2). Minnesota Civil War Records, 1861-1865. The Saint Charles Union, August 20, 1908 (p. 5). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1900 | State House, District 60 | General | Independent | 738 | 3.62% | Lost |