James A. Brown Candidate
| Born: |
March 14, 1821 Milford Township, Ohio Butler County United States |
| Resided: |
Mankato,
Minnesota
Blue Earth County |
| Death: | August 3, 1889 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Democrat-Farmers' Alliance |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 10 (1883-1885). |
| Notes: | Brown previously served in the Indiana legislature (elected in 1849) and was appointed Judge of the Court of Common Please by Indiana Governor Joseph Wright. Brown was the Democratic nominee for Indiana's 5t CD in 1864, losing to incumbent George Julian. He came to Minnesota in 1865. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1880. Minnesota Legal History Project, "James Brown." |
Minnesota Legal History Project, "James Brown," (p. 1).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1882 | State House, District 10 | General | Democrat-Farmers' Alliance | 1,742 | 12.31% | Won |