Lewis G. (L.G.) Nelson Candidate
| Born: |
May 9, 1841 Kragerø, Ăstlandet Telemark County Norway |
| Resided: |
Kasson,
Minnesota
Dodge County |
| Death: | August 21, 1906 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Druggist and merchant |
| Military Service: | 15th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, Company D, Civil War (Captain, 1861-1865). |
| Political Party: | People's |
| Offices Held: | Kasson Town Clerk. Kasson Village Councilor. Kasson School Board member. Dodge County Register of Deeds. State Representative: HD 11 (1877-1878). |
| Notes: | Nelson came to Minnesota in 1865 locating at Albert Lea. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1880. United States Census, 1890 (Veterans Schedule). The People's Press, August 24, 1906 (p. 1). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1886 | State House, District 13 | General | People's | 877 | 39.24% | Lost |