William Currer (W.C.) Briggs Candidate
| Born: |
July 27, 1861 Birstwith Yorkshire County England |
| Resided: |
Pipestone,
Minnesota
Pipestone County |
| Death: | June 2, 1928 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Bank president |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Pipestone (1916). State Representative: HD 12 (1917-1923). |
| Notes: | Briggs came to the United States in 1879, settling in Iowa. He moved to Pipestone in 1883. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1928-MN-024495). United States Census, 1910. United States Census, 1920. New Ulm Review, April 12, 1916 (p. 7). The Minneapolis Journal, June 3, 1928 (p. 14). The Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, June 3, 1928 (p. 5). |
40th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1922 | State House, District 12 | General | Nonpartisan | 1,282 | 35.50% | Lost |
| 11/02/1920 | State House, District 12 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,177 | 56.46% | Won |
| 11/05/1918 | State House, District 12 | General | Nonpartisan | 1,170 | 62.33% | Won |