John Westerson Candidate
| Born: |
December 17, 1848 Vånga, Scania Skåne County Sweden |
| Resided: |
Hallock,
Minnesota
Kittson County Vasa Township, Minnesota Goodhue County |
| Death: | March 26, 1928 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Merchant |
| Political Party: | Independent; Republican |
| Notes: | Westerson ran as an Independent for HD 17 from Vasa Township in 1878 and as a Republican for HD 52 from Hallock in 1892. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1928-MN-019009). Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1952. United States Census, 1880. Warren Sheaf, September 22, 1892 (p. 1). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1892 | State House, District 52 | General | Republican | 1,061 | 33.93% | Lost |
| 11/05/1878 | State House, District 17 | General | Independent | 254 | 44.02% | Lost |