Fred W. Bessette Candidate
| Born: |
May 5, 1877 Mantorville, Minnesota Dodge County United States |
| Resided: |
Gheen,
Minnesota
Saint Louis County Leiding Township, Minnesota Saint Louis County |
| Death: | December 31, 1944 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Minnesota Forest Service ranger |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 60 (1915-1919). State Senator: SD 60 (1919-1931). |
| Notes: | Bessette worked in real estate in the timber and farm industries during the 1920s. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1944-MN-028045). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). |
39th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1926 | State Senate, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,131 | 50.67% | Won |
| 11/07/1922 | State Senate, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,546 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/06/1918 | State Senate, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 1,918 | 52.32% | Won |
| 11/07/1916 | State House, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,141 | 30.05% | Won |
| 06/19/1916 | State House, District 60 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 1,175 | 17.09% | Lost |
| 11/03/1914 | State House, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 1,551 | 30.74% | Won |