James E. (J.E.) Child Candidate
| Born: |
December 19, 1833 Jefferson, New York Schoharie County United States |
| Resided: |
Waseca,
Minnesota
Waseca County Wilton, Minnesota Waseca County |
| Death: | February 25, 1912 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Newspaper editor and publisher |
| Political Party: | Republican; Prohibition |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 16 (1861-1862); HD 13 (1874-1875); HD 06 (1883-1885). State Senator: SD 13 (1872-1873). Waseca County Attorny. Waseca Municipal Court Judge (1892-1892). |
| Notes: | Child also farmed and practiced law. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1912-MN-013706). Minnesota State Census, 1875. United States Census, 1880. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1888 | State House, District 11 | General | Prohibition | 149 | 6.64% | Lost |
| 11/02/1886 | Governor | General | Prohibition | 8,966 | 4.07% | Lost |
| 11/06/1877 | Attorney General | General | Prohibition | 1,162 | 1.22% | Lost |