Fred Von Baumbach Candidate
| Born: |
August 30, 1838 Hesse Germany |
| Resided: |
Alexandria,
Minnesota
Douglas County |
| Death: | November 30, 1917 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Auditor, Dodge County |
| Military Service: | 5th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, Civil War (Major, 1861-1866). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Douglas County Auditor (1875-1879). Minnesota Secretary of State (1880-1887). |
| Notes: | Von Baumbach came to the United States in 1848. He was appointed U.S. Collector of Internal Revenue at St. Paul in 1898 and held the position for 15 years. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1917-MN-003616). United States Census, 1880. United States Census, 1890 (Veterans Schedule). The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, December 1, 1917 (p. 2). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1883 | Secretary of State | General | Republican | 79,960 | 58.85% | Won |
| 11/08/1881 | Secretary of State | General | Republican | 66,284 | 62.66% | Won |
| 11/04/1879 | Secretary of State | General | Republican | 60,430 | 56.71% | Won |