Benton Severance Candidate

Born: March 14, 1835
New York
Clinton County
United States
Resided: Belgrade Township, Minnesota
Nicollet County
Death: August 18, 1897
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Belgrade Town Clerk. Belgrade Justice of the Peace. State Representative: HD 17 (1895-1897).
Sources: Minnesota State Census, 1895. The Saint Paul Globe, August 20, 1897 (p. 5).
Drawing of Benton Severance
Drawing of Benton Severance
The Saint Paul Globe, August 20, 1897 (p. 5).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1896 State House, District 17 General Republican 1,519 55.52% Won
11/06/1894 State House, District 17 General Republican 1,279 47.74% Won