John T. Blaisdell Candidate
| Born: |
April 25, 1826 Ludlow, Maine Aroostook County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | August 25, 1896 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | Democrat; Greenback |
| Notes: | Blaisdell settled in Minneapolis in 1851. He purchased 160 acres to farm but as the city grew sold off many lots and became one of the wealthiest residents of the city as a result. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1870. United States Census, 1880. The Saint Paul Globe, August 26, 1896 (p. 3). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1882 | State Senate, District 29 | General | Greenback | 1,037 | 13.87% | Lost |
| 11/07/1876 | State House, District 26 | General | Democrat | 1,697 | 9.18% | Lost |