Martin J. (M.J.) Severance Candidate
| Born: |
December 24, 1826 Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts Franklin County United States |
| Resided: |
Henderson,
Minnesota
Sibley County Mankato, Minnesota Blue Earth County |
| Death: | July 10, 1907 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | 10th Minnesota Infantry Regiment, Company I, Civil War (Captain, 1862-1865). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Sibley County Attorney. State Representative: HD 19 (1862-1863). 6th Judicial District Court Judge (1880-1900). |
| Notes: | Severance came to Minnesota in 1856 locating at Henderson. He was elected to HD 19 in 1861 from Henderson and received a vote for U.S. Senate in 1881 from Mankato. |
| Sources: | The Minneapolis Tribune, July 12, 1907 (p. 5). The Gazette and Courier (Greenfield, Massachusetts), July 20, 1907 (p. 8). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/18/1881 | U.S. Senate | General | Republican | 1 | 0.75% | Lost |