Rensselaer (R.R.) Nelson Candidate

Born: May 12, 1826
Cooperstown, New York
Ostego County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: October 15, 1904
Gender: Man
Occupation: Judge
Political Party: Democrat
Offices Held: Douglas County (Wisconsin) Attorney.
Notes: Nelson moved to Minnesota in 1850 locating in St. Paul. After moving to Wisconsin for a few years he returned to St. Paul for good in 1857.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1904-38-652). United States Census, 1900. The Minneapolis Tribune, October 16, 1904 (p. 16).
Photo of Rennselaer Nelson
Photo of Rennselaer Nelson
The Minneapolis Tribune, October 16, 1904 (p. 16).

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
01/22/1901 U.S. Senate General Democrat 40 22.73% Lost