Philip B. Winston Candidate
| Born: |
August 12, 1845 Courtland, Virginia Hanover County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | July 1, 1901 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Railroad contractor and Mayor of Minneapolis |
| Military Service: | Virginia Cavalry (Confederate Army), Company E, Civil War (1st Lieutenant, 1862-1865). |
| Political Party: | Democrat-People's; Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Minneapolis (1891-1892). State Representative: HD 32 (1893-1895); HD 41 (1899-1901). |
| Notes: | Winston came to Minnesota in 1872 locating at Minneapolis. He was also a candidate for Minneapolis Alderman (5th Ward) in 1877 and Minneapolis Mayor in 1888. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1880. United States Census, 1900. The Minneapolis Tribune, August 28, 1890 (p. 8). The Irish Standard, Jully 6, 1901 (p. 5). |
The Saint Paul Daily Globe, June 19, 1892 (p. 2).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1898 | State House, District 41 | General | Democrat-People's | 2,954 | 13.96% | Won |
| 11/06/1894 | State House, District 32 | General | Democrat | 2,990 | 11.08% | Lost |
| 11/08/1892 | State House, District 32 | General | Democrat-People's | 3,585 | 13.08% | Won |