Robert A. Smith Candidate

Born: June 13, 1827
Boonville, Indiana
Warrick County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: February 12, 1913
Gender: Man
Occupation: Banker
Political Party: Democrat
Offices Held: Warwick County (Indiana) Auditor (1849-1853). Ramsey County Treasurer (1856-1868). St. Paul City Councilor. State Representative: HD 27 (1885-1887). State Senator: SD 27 (1887-1891). Mayor of St. Paul (1887-1892, 1894-1896, 1900-1908). Ramsey County Commissioner (1911-1913).
Notes: Smith came to Minnesota in May 1853 locating at St. Paul.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1913-MN-020903). United States Census, 1880. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, February 13, 1913 (p. 1).
Photo of Robert A. Smith
Photo of Robert A. Smith
The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, February 13, 1913 (p. 1).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 2 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
01/17/1905 U.S. Senate General Democrat 12 6.74% Lost
11/04/1902 Lieutenant Governor General Democrat 91,655 34.70% Lost