August T. Koerner Candidate
| Born: |
July 7, 1843 Bad Rodach, Bavaria Coburg County Germany |
| Resided: |
Litchfield,
Minnesota
Meeker County |
| Death: | April 17, 1912 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Abstract business |
| Military Service: | 6th Indiana Infantry Regiment, Company G and 26th Indiana Infantry Regiment, Company H, Civil War (1861-1865). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Meeker County Register of Deeds (1878-1884). State Representative: HD 39 (1893-1895). Minnesota Treasurer (1895-1901). |
| Notes: | Koerner came to the United States in 1857 locating in Missouri. He settled in Meeker County in 1867. He was appointed U.S. Postmaster at Litchfield in 1891 and served to 1892. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1890 (Veterans Schedule). United State of America, Department of State, Passport Application (#70207, April 29, 1903). The Minneapolis Journal, April 18, 1912 (p. 6). Willmar Tribune, April 24, 1912 (p. 6). |
The St. Paul Globe, October 31, 1896 (p. 3).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1898 | Treasurer | General | Republican | 141,207 | 57.59% | Won |
| 11/03/1896 | Treasurer | General | Republican | 186,721 | 57.40% | Won |
| 11/06/1894 | Treasurer | General | Republican | 150,980 | 52.24% | Won |
| 11/08/1892 | State House, District 39 | General | Republican | 1,245 | 40.15% | Won |