R.B. Basford Candidate
| Born: |
June 2, 1836 Gilford, Maine Piscataquis County United States |
| Resided: |
Winona,
Minnesota
Winona County |
| Death: | March 3, 1916 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Real estate and insurance |
| Military Service: | 16th Wisconsin Infantry, U.S. Civil War. |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Winona County Treasurer (1876-1879. Winona County Auditor. State Representative: HD 15 (1897-1899). |
| Notes: | Basford settled in Winona in May 1867. He was vice president of the Winona Savings Bank for 13 years. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1916-MN-016374). The Winona Daily Republican-Herald, March 3, 1916 (p. 6). |
The Winona Daily Republican-Herald, March 3, 1916 (p. 6).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1898 | State Senate, District 02 | General | Republican | 2,694 | 45.84% | Lost |
| 11/03/1896 | State House, District 15 | General | Republican | 1,295 | 57.35% | Won |