John B. Batson Candidate
| Born: |
August 14, 1877 Castle Rock, Minnesota Dakota County United States |
| Resided: |
Hanska,
Minnesota
Brown County |
| Death: | December 14, 1960 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Teacher |
| Political Party: | Prohibition |
| Notes: | Batson became the principal of North Redwood, but resigned in 1910 to take a government appointmen tto a school for Native Americans. Batson moved to Billings, Montana in 1933. |
| Sources: | World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1910. Sleepy Eye Herald, March 13, 1908 (p. 3). New Ulm Review, August 26, 1908 (p. 5). The Redwood Gazette, April 20, 1910 (p. 4). The Billings Gazette, December 15, 1960 (p. 27). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1908 | State House, District 19 | General | Prohibition | 146 | 4.17% | Lost |
| 09/15/1908 | State House, District 19 | Primary | Prohibition | 4 | 100.00% | Won |