Jacob (J.) Klossner Candidate
| Born: |
December 23, 1846 Diemtigen, Bern Frutigen-Niedersimmental County Switzerland |
| Resided: |
Lafeyette,
Minnesota
Nicollet County New Ulm, Minnesota Brown County |
| Death: | January 31, 1944 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Military Service: | 1st Minnesota Cavalry, Company F, Civil War (Private, 1862-1863). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 34 (1878-1879, 1881-1883). New Ulm City Councilor. |
| Notes: | Klossner came to the United States with his family in 1850 locating at Joliet, Illinois. He moved to Minnesota in 1856 with his family locating at LaFayette Township. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1944-MN-001380). United States Census, 1880. United States Census, 1890 (Veterans Schedule). New Ulm Daily Journal, February 1, 1944 (p. 1). Austin Daily Herald, February 3, 1944 (p. 2). |
New Ulm Review, August 22, 1906 (p. 16).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/1906 | State House, District 19 | Primary | Republican | 371 | 25.45% | Lost |
| 11/07/1882 | State House, District 17 | General | Republican | 518 | 31.68% | Lost |