Charles H. Benedict Candidate
| Born: |
March 12, 1851 Buffalo, New York Erie County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | June 9, 1895 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Wabasha County Attorney (elected 1880). |
| Notes: | Benedict was appointed Assistant U.S. District Attorney for Utah in 1875. He came to Minnesota in 1877, first locating in Lake City. He was appointed U.S. Consul to South Africa in June 1893 where he died in 1895. |
| Sources: | The Saint Paul Daily Globe, October 29, 1890 (p. 2). Spring Valley Mercury, June 14, 1895 (p. 3). |
The Saint Paul Daily Globe, October 29, 1890 (p. 2).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1890 | State Senate, District 28 | General | Democrat | 2,243 | 47.53% | Lost |