Miles Porter Candidate

Born: December 7, 1873
Ceresco Township, Minnesota
Blue Earth County
United States
Resided: Mankato, Minnesota
Blue Earth County
Death: July 19, 1919
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Vernon Center City Councilor. State Representative: HD 11 (1913-1915).
Notes: Porter was the brother-in-law of Republican State Representative (HD 19, 1903-1907), State Senator (SD 19, 1907-1915), 9th Judicial District Court Judge (1919-1920), and U.S. Representative (CD 02, 1921-1933) Frank Clague.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1919-MN-020403). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). United States Census, 1910. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Miles Porter
Photo of Miles Porter
38th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1912 State House, District 11 General Republican 2,251 16.15% Won