Henry Swift Candidate
| Born: |
March 23, 1823 Ravenna, Ohio Portage County United States |
| Resided: |
Saint Peter,
Minnesota
Nicollet County |
| Death: | February 25, 1869 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | Civil War (Private, 1862). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | State Senator: SD 19 (1862-1863; 1864-1866). Minnesota Lieutenant Governor (1863). Minnesota Governor (1863-1864). |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society. Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65. The Weekly Pioneer and Democrat, September 17, 1857 (p. 8). |
Minnesota Historical Society.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/1857 | U.S. House | General | Republican | 16,937 | 16.11% | Lost |