Wilbur W. Adams Candidate
| Born: |
November 8, 1864 Waterbury, Vermont Washington County United States |
| Resided: |
Fergus Falls,
Minnesota
Otter Tail County |
| Death: | February 27, 1964 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Newspaperman |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Notes: | Adams was a former post office clerk in Fergus Falls for two decades. Adams was the brother of Elmer E. Adams, who represented Otter Tail County in the state House and state Senate sporadically from the early 1900s to the early 1940s. Wilbur and Elmer ran against each other in the primary in a 13-candidate field for eight spots for the 50th HD seat in 1916. Elmer placed third and advanced to the general election; Wilbur placed ninth and did not. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1964-MN-014528). Pelican Rapids Press, April 27, 1916 (p. 4). The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, May 24, 1916 (p. 10). Pelican Rapids Press, June 29, 1916 (p. 1). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/1918 | State House, District 50 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 1,343 | 4.84% | Lost |