William Colville Candidate
| Born: |
April 5, 1830 Forestville, New York Chautauqua County United States |
| Resided: |
Red Wing,
Minnesota
Goodhue County |
| Death: | June 13, 1905 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment, Company F, Civil War (Colonel, 1861-1864). 1st Minnesota Heavy Artillery Regiment, Civil War (Colonel, 1865). |
| Political Party: | Union; Democrat |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 09 (1865-1866); HD 16 (1878-1879). Minnesota Attorney General (1866-1868). |
| Notes: | Colville commanded the 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment, leading a key charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1905-43-930). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. The Minneapolis Tribune, June 14, 1905 (p. 6). |
The Minneapolis Tribune, June 14, 1905 (p. 6).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1879 | Railroad Commissioner | General | Democrat | 39,229 | 36.84% | Lost |
| 11/06/1866 | U.S. House, District 02 | General | Democrat | 7,754 | 39.20% | Lost |
| 11/07/1865 | Attorney General | General | Union | 17,460 | 56.51% | Won |