Jefferson Parish (J.P.) Kidder Candidate
| Born: |
June 14, 1814 Braintree, Vermont Orange County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | October 2, 1883 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 01 (1861-1862, 1863-1865). |
| Notes: | Kidder was appointed U.S. Postmaster at Braintree (Vermont) on August 16, 1843. He came to Minnesota in 1857. Kidder was a U.S. District Court Judge for Dakota County from 1865 to 1876 and 1880 until his death in 1883. |
| Sources: | The National Archives, Record of Appointment of Postmasters. The St. Paul Daily Globe, October 3, 1883 (p. 4). The St. Paul Daily Globe, October 4, 1883 (p. 8). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1862 | State House, District 01 | General | Democrat | 631 | 32.19% | Won |
| 11/06/1860 | State House, District 01 | General | Democrat | 679 | 24.92% | Won |