John F. (J.F.) Russell Candidate
| Born: |
June 27, 1840 Oswegatchie, New York Saint Lawrence County United States |
| Resided: |
Caledonia,
Minnesota
Houston County |
| Death: | April 22, 1914 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Treasurer, Houston County |
| Military Service: | 16th New York Infantry Regiment, Company G, Civil War (Sergeant, 1861-1863). |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Houston County Treasurer (1876-1881). |
| Notes: | Russell came to Minnesota in 1864 locating at Hokah. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1880. United States Census, 1890 (Veterans Schedule). The Saint Paul Daily Globe, November 1, 1881 (p. 2). The La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wisconsin), April 23, 1914 (p. 6). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1886 | State House, District 01 | General | Democrat | 1,299 | 24.03% | Lost |
| 11/08/1881 | Treasurer | General | Democrat | 36,224 | 34.23% | Lost |