Joel B. Bassett Candidate
| Born: |
March 14, 1817 New Hampshire United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | February 1, 1912 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Lumber manufacturer |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Saint Anthony (1851-1857). Minnesota Territorial Council: TD 11 (1857). Hennepin County Probate Judge. Minneapolis City Council Alderman: 5th Ward (1872-1874, 1877-1878). |
| Notes: | Bassett was the brother of state Representative Daniel Bassett (HD 27, 1875-1877). |
| Sources: | Minneapolis City Directory, 1873 (p. 73). The Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, February 4, 1912 (p. 6). The Princeton Union, February 8, 1912 (p. 3). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. |
The Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, February 4, 1912 (p. 6).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1876 | State House, District 27 | General | Democrat | 1,903 | 16.15% | Lost |