John S. Irgens Candidate
| Born: |
February 10, 1832 Christiana, Østlandet Buskerud County Norway |
| Resided: |
Lyle,
Minnesota
Mower County |
| Death: | January 2, 1902 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Military Service: | 15th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, Company K, Civil War (2nd Lieutenant, 1862). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Mower County Treasurer. State Representative: HD 04 (1875-1877). Minnesota Secretary of State (1876-1880). |
| Sources: | Minnesota State Census, 1875. United States Census, 1890 (Veterans Schedule). Los Angeles Daily Times, January 3, 1902 (p. 5). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1877 | Secretary of State | General | Republican | 55,125 | 57.62% | Won |
| 11/02/1875 | Secretary of State | General | Republican | 44,820 | 55.81% | Won |