John R. Jones Candidate
| Born: |
May 18, 1828 Ohio Champaign County United States |
| Resided: |
Chatfield,
Minnesota
Fillmore County |
| Death: | June 26, 1900 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | 2nd Minnesota Calvary Regiment, Company A, Civil War (Major, 1863-1865). |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Fillmore County Attorney. State Senator: SD 09 (1857-1859). |
| Notes: | Jones came to Minnesota in 1854 locating at Chatfield. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1860. United States Census, 1890 (Veterans Schedule). Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65; Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866. The Chatfield Democrat, June 28, 1900 (p. 8). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1877 | Attorney General | General | Democrat | 37,042 | 38.75% | Lost |
| 11/07/1865 | Secretary of State | General | Democrat | 13,157 | 42.68% | Lost |