William Watkins Candidate
| Born: |
March 16, 1876 Wisconsin United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Railway switchman |
| Political Party: | Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | Watkins was president of the switchmen's union in Minneapolis. |
| Sources: | World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). United States Census, 1930. The Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, January 8, 1928 (p. 5). The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, April 13, 1928 (p. 9). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/1928 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Farmer-Labor | 9,529 | 9.97% | Lost |