John P. Rea Candidate
| Born: |
October 14, 1840 Lower Oxford, Pennsylvania Chester County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | May 28, 1900 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney and judge |
| Military Service: | 11th Ohio Infantry Regiment, Company B, Civil War (Private, 1861). 1st Ohio Cavalry Regiment, Company I, Civil War (Major, 1861-1864). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Hennepin County Judge of Probate (1877-1880). 4th Judicial District Court Judge. |
| Notes: | Rea came to Minnesota in 1875 locating in Minneapolis. Shortly therafter he served as the editor of the Minneapolis Tribune. Rea was the former Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic from 1887 to 1888. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1880. United States Census, 1890 (Veterarns Schedule). The Tribune, June 12, 1889 (p. 2). The St. Paul Globe, May 29, 1900 (p. 3). |
Knoxville Daily Journal (Knoxville, Tennessee), October 26, 1887 (p. 3).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/1889 | U.S. Senate | General | Republican | 1 | 0.75% | Lost |