Richard W. (R.W.) Johnson Candidate
| Born: |
February 27, 1827 Smithland, Kentucky Livingston County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | April 21, 1897 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | U.S. Army officer |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, 5th Cavalry Regiment, Civil War (Major General). |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Ramsey County Commissioner. |
| Notes: | Johnson was a graduate of West Point (July 1, 1849) and a former military professor. He received the rank of Brigadier General on March 3, 1875 which he held until his death. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1880. Mower County Transcript, October 12, 1881 (p. 1). The Saint Paul Globe, April 24, 1897 (p. 2). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1881 | Governor | General | Democrat | 37,168 | 35.17% | Lost |