Randolph Holding Candidate
| Born: |
July 27, 1843 Coral, Illinois McHenry County United States |
| Resided: |
Saint Joseph,
Minnesota
Stearns County |
| Death: | July 19, 1915 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Military Service: | 8th Minnesota Infantry Regiment, Company E, Civil War (Private, 1862-1865). |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Holding Township Clerk. State Representative: HD 31 (1872-1873). |
| Notes: | Holding's year of birth is listed as 1843 on his death certificate but 1844 on his gravestone. Holding was appointed U.S. Postmaster at Holdingford on December 11, 1877. |
| Sources: | State of North Dakota, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (#2825). Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65; Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866. The National Archives, Record of Appointment of Postmasters. |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1874 | State House, District 31 | General | Independent Democrat | 167 | 19.72% | Lost |
| 11/07/1871 | State House, District 31 | General | Democrat | 474 | 74.29% | Won |