Andrew Railson Candidate
| Born: |
August 16, 1833 Krødsherad, Østlandet Buskerud County Norway |
| Resided: |
Norway Lake,
Minnesota
Kandiyohi County |
| Death: | November 2, 1915 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Kandiyohi County Teasurer. State Representative: HD 06 (1871-1872); HD 41 (1893-1895). State Senator: SD 40 (1872-1874). |
| Notes: | Railson initially came to the United States in 1850 locating in Milwaukee. After going back to Norway in 1855, Railson returned to the U.S. in 1856, locating in Stillwater, Minnesota. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1915-MN-005943). United States Census, 1870. Willmar Tribune, November 3, 1915 (p. 1). |
Willmar Tribune, November 3, 1915 (p. 1).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1892 | State House, District 41 | General | Republican | 1,377 | 51.44% | Won |