Maurice (M.) Bessenger Candidate
| Born: |
September 4, 1828 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria Ansbach County Germany |
| Resided: |
Freeman Township,
Minnesota
Freeborn County |
| Death: | January 3, 1917 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | Anti-Monopoly |
| Notes: | Bessenger immigrated to Canada in 1854 and then came to Minnesota in 1859, settling in Freeman Township in 1860. He moved to Albert Lea in 1877 and engaged in the stone cutting and monument business until 1897. |
| Sources: | Minnesota State Census, 1875. The Freeborn County Standard, July 1, 1875 (p. 2). Freeborn County Standard, January 4, 1917 (p. 1). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1875 | State House, District 05 | General | Anti-Monopoly | 871 | 20.82% | Lost |