Joseph A. (J.A.) Thacher Candidate
| Born: |
April 26, 1825 Lubec, Maine Washington County United States |
| Resided: |
Zumbrota,
Minnesota
Goodhue County |
| Death: | October 24, 1885 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | Union Republican; Republican |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 09 (1862-1864). State Senator: SD 09 (1864-1867); SD 17 (1879-1881). |
| Notes: | Thacher came to Minnesota in 1855 and settled in Zumbrota in 1856. He previously worked as a school teacher and civil engineer. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1860. The Zumbrota News, October 29, 1885 (p. 6.). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1882 | State House, District 21 | General | Republican | 512 | 38.85% | Lost |
| 11/05/1878 | State Senate, District 17 | General | Republican | 1,050 | 56.15% | Won |
| 11/07/1865 | State Senate, District 09 | General | Union Republican | 735 | 63.64% | Won |