Salathiel B. (S.B.) Bedford Candidate
| Born: |
October 10, 1857 Eldredsvilles, Pennsylvania Sullivan County United States |
| Resided: |
Rushmore,
Minnesota
Nobles County |
| Death: | February 7, 1936 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Cashier, Rushmore State Bank |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Rushmore Mayor (1903-1907). Nobles County Commissioner. State Senator: SD 15 (1907-1915). |
| Notes: | Bedford came to Rushmore in 1873 and worked as a farmer, druggist, and merchant. He also served as U.S. Postmaster of Rushmore from 1880 to 1884. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1936-MN-010341). United States Census, 1900. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. The Minneapolis Journal, February 13, 1936 (p. 6). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1914 | State Senate, District 11 | General | Nonpartisan | 1,552 | 38.96% | Lost |
| 11/08/1910 | State Senate, District 15 | General | Republican | 2,517 | 56.40% | Won |
| 11/06/1906 | State Senate, District 15 | General | Republican | 2,041 | 52.85% | Won |
| 09/18/1906 | State Senate, District 15 | Primary | Republican | 1,530 | 58.98% | Won |