Basil Smout Candidate
| Born: |
March 1835 London London County England |
| Resided: |
Wells,
Minnesota
Faribault County |
| Death: | July 15, 1930 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Machinery dealer |
| Military Service: | 23rd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, Company K, Civil War (2nd Lieutenant, 1862-1864). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Wells Town Supervisor. State Representative: HD 05 (1889-1893). |
| Sources: | California Death Certificate Index. United States Census, 1890 (Veterans Schedule). Minnesota State Census, 1895. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1894 | State Senate, District 05 | General | Write-In | 1 | 0.03% | Lost |
| 11/04/1890 | State House, District 05 | General | Republican | 1,480 | 50.82% | Won |