John J. (J.J.) Thornton Candidate
| Born: |
June 6, 1840 Elaria, Ohio Lorain County United States |
| Resided: |
Saint James,
Minnesota
Watonwan County |
| Death: | February 8, 1915 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Watonwant County Attorney (1874-1878, 1890). |
| Notes: | Thornton came from Wisconsin to Minnesota in 1871 locating at Saint James. He also served as U.S. Postmaster at Saint James from 1891 to 1895. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1915-MN-015403). United States Census, 1880. The Winona Daily Republican, October 7, 1881 (p. 2). New Ulm Review, February 17, 1915 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1884 | U.S. House, District 02 | General | Democrat | 10,639 | 32.69% | Lost |
| 11/08/1881 | Clerk of the Supreme Court | General | Democrat | 34,303 | 33.47% | Lost |