John J. Baston Candidate
| Born: |
1852 Old Town, Maine Penobscot County United States |
| Resided: |
Saint Louis Park,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | August 19, 1915 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Market gardener |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Saint Louis Park Treasurer (1888-1892). State Representative: HD 34 (1893-1897). |
| Notes: | Baston's family settled in Monticello, Minnesota in 1855 and moved to Saint Louis Park in 1860. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1880. St. Paul Daily Globe, April 11, 1888 (p. 4). The Minneapolis Tribune, October 26, 1892 (p. 10). The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, August 24, 1915 (p. 12). |
The Minneapolis Tribune, October 26, 1892 (p. 10).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1894 | State House, District 34 | General | Republican | 2,952 | 29.53% | Won |
| 11/08/1892 | State House, District 34 | General | Republican | 2,620 | 26.28% | Won |