William (W.H.) Johnson Candidate

Born: October 5, 1823
Ogdensburg, New York
Saint Lawrence County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: February 3, 1898
Gender: Man
Occupation: Lumberman
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Minneapolis Alderman. State Representative: HD 26 (1878-1881).
Notes: Johnson came to Minneapolis in 1864. He also served as Superintendent of the Minneapolis City Waterworks.
Sources: United States Census, 1870. The Minneapolis Times, February 5, 1898 (p. 7). The St. Paul Globe, February 5, 1898 (p. 3).
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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
11/05/1878 State House, District 26 General Republican 2,357 14.13% Won
11/06/1877 State House, District 26 General Republican 1,450 12.88% Won
11/07/1876 State House, District 26 General Temperance 114 0.62% Lost