Peter Thompson Candidate

Born: January 27, 1839
Jarvso, Hälsingland
Gävleborg County
Sweden
Resided: Worthington, Minnesota
Nobles County
Death: February 8, 1927
Gender: Man
Occupation: Banker
Political Party: Prohibition
Offices Held: Nobles County Treasurer.
Notes: Thompson came to Minnesota in 1871 locating at Worthington. He was also the founder and publisher of the Worthington Globe.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1927-MN-008974). Minnesota State Census, 1895. The Minneapolis Journal, February 9, 1927 (p. 6).
Drawing of Peter Thompson
Drawing of Peter Thompson
The Minneapolis Tribune, July 26, 1988 (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
11/06/1888 Secretary of State General Prohibition 15,475 5.90% Lost