William Bredenhagen Candidate
| Born: |
August 24, 1852 Preddöhl, Brandenburg Prignitz County Prussia |
| Resided: |
Carver,
Minnesota
Carver County |
| Death: | June 7, 1897 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | President, St. Paul, New Ulm & Southwestern Railroad |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Carver County Clerk. Mayor of Carver. |
| Notes: | Bredenhagen came to the United States in 1871. He was a former teacher, owner and editor of the Carver Press (1878-1881), and special agent of the St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1880. New Ulm Review, September 1, 1880 (p. 3). New Ulm Review, April 25, 1888 (p. 5). The Saint Paul Globe, June 8, 1897 (p. 2). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1888 | Secretary of State | General | Democrat | 104,806 | 39.96% | Lost |