William N. (W.N.) Shanks Candidate

Born: July 8, 1878
Belfast
Down County
Ireland
Resided: Worthington, Minnesota
Nobles County
Death: November 6, 1970
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer and hardware merchant
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 11 (1919-1923).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1970-MN-029087). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1920.
Photo of William N. Shanks
Photo of William N. Shanks
41st Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1920 State House, District 11 General Nonpartisan 3,275 77.30% Won
11/05/1918 State House, District 11 General Nonpartisan 1,561 58.64% Won