William E. Lee Candidate
| Born: |
January 8, 1852 Alton, Illinois Madison County United States |
| Resided: |
Long Prairie,
Minnesota
Todd County |
| Death: | November 16, 1920 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Banker |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Long Prairie Justice of the Peace. Todd County Register of Deeds (1877-1880). State Representative: HD 39 (1885-1889); HD 46 (1893-1895). |
| Notes: | Lee served as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1893 to 1895. He unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for Governor in 1896. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1920-MN-016111). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, November 17, 1920 (p. 1). |
The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, November 17, 1920 (p. 1).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1914 | Governor | General | Republican | 143,730 | 41.87% | Lost |
| 06/16/1914 | Governor | Primary | Republican | 102,757 | 52.64% | Won |
| 09/17/1912 | Governor | Primary | Republican | 40,571 | 24.73% | Lost |
| 11/08/1892 | State House, District 46 | General | Republican | 3,281 | 11.12% | Won |