Jay LaDue Candidate
| Born: |
April 7, 1827 Sherman, New York Chautauqua County United States |
| Resided: |
Luverne,
Minnesota
Rock County |
| Death: | October 12, 1926 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | Farmers' Alliance; Democrat |
| Offices Held: | State Senator: SD 07 (1891-1895). |
| Notes: | LaDue came to Minnesota in 1857 locating at Red Wing. He settled in Luverne in 1885. At 99 years, LaDue was the oldest man in Rock County at the time of his death. He was appointed U.S. Postmaster at Sherman (New York) on May 23, 1853. LaDue raised harness race horses and is reported to have sold one to a czar of Russia. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1926-MN-013187). United States Census, 1900. The National Archives, Record of Appointment of Postmasters. The Minneapolis Journal, October 13, 1926 (p. 2). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1902 | State Senate, District 16 | General | Democrat | 857 | 29.67% | Lost |
| 11/04/1890 | State Senate, District 07 | General | Farmers' Alliance | 2,342 | 48.94% | Won |