Patrick R. (P.R.) Vail Candidate

Born: March 20, 1859
Shulesberg, Wisconsin
Lafayette County
United States
Resided: Ely, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
Death: January 30, 1913
Gender: Man
Occupation: Hardware merchant
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Mayor of Ely (three terms). State Representative: HD 54 (1897-1899). State Senator: SD 49 (1907-1911).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1913-MN-012847). Minnesota State Census, 1895. The Virginia Enterprise, January 31, 1913 (p. 1).
Photo of Patrick R. Vail
Photo of Patrick R. Vail
35th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 4 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/20/1910 State Senate, District 49 Primary Republican 2,551 30.88% Lost
11/06/1906 State Senate, District 49 General Republican 4,101 100.00% Won
09/18/1906 State Senate, District 49 Primary Republican 1,826 36.17% Won
11/03/1896 State House, District 54 General Republican 9,816 19.46% Won