Elbridge S. (E.S.) Barnes Candidate
| Born: |
March 1845 Machias, Maine Washington County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | 1905 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Military Service: | First Minnesota Regiment, Civil War (1861-1864). |
| Political Party: | Democrat-Farmers' Alliance; Democrat-People's |
| Notes: | Barnes came to Minnesota in 1855. Barnes enlisted when he was just 15 and was shot through the lung at the age of 16 at the Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862. Barnes was a losing candidate for Hennepin County Commissioner (Fifth District) in 1888. |
| Sources: | St. Paul Sunday Globe, October 12, 1890 (p. 9). |
United States Census, 1900. St. Paul Sunday Globe, October 12, 1890 (p. 9).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1896 | State House, District 34 | General | Democrat-People's | 2,355 | 18.53% | Lost |
| 11/04/1890 | State Senate, District 34 | General | Democrat-Farmers' Alliance | 1,933 | 46.10% | Lost |