Luther (Luth) Jaeger Candidate
| Born: |
August 4, 1851 Arendal, Sørlandet Aust-Agder County Norway |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | December 6, 1925 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Deputy Collector of Internator Revenue |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Notes: | Jaeger came to Minneapolis in 1876 and was a former newspaper editor. In 1886 Jaeger challenged his father-in-law, Republican Hans Mattson, for the office of Secretary of State. |
| Sources: | New Ulm Weekly Review, September 22, 1886 (p. 4). The Daily Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), December 7, 1925 (p. 1). The Minneapolis Daily Star, December 7, 1925 (p. 9). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1886 | Secretary of State | General | Democrat | 95,200 | 43.67% | Lost |