J.E. Atwater Candidate
| Born: |
May 7, 1838 Nova Scotia Guysborough County Canada |
| Resided: |
Rushford,
Minnesota
Fillmore County |
| Death: | June 28, 1891 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | 1st Wisconsin Cavalry, Company K, U.S. Civil War (2nd Lieutenant, 1861-1863). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 14 (1871-1872). |
| Notes: | Atwater grew up in Eagle, Wisconsin and moved to Rushford after the Civil War. Following his service in the legislature he moved to The Dalles, Oregon. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1870. United States Census, 1880. The Vernon County Censor, July 15, 1891 (p. 3). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1870 | State House, District 14 | General | Republican | 1,637 | 14.47% | Won |