James Button Candidate
| Born: |
December 17, 1818 New York Brown County United States |
| Resided: |
Rochester,
Minnesota
Olmsted County |
| Death: | April 11, 1899 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 10 (1878-1879). |
| Notes: | Button came to Minnesota in June 1855 and settled in New Haven Township. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1880. The Post and Record, April 14, 1899 (p. 7). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1877 | State House, District 10 | General | Democrat | 1,135 | 26.83% | Won |
| 11/05/1872 | State House, District 10 | General | Democrat | 802 | 22.57% | Lost |