Samuel H. (S.H.) Nichols Candidate

Born: August 7, 1829
Malden, Massachusetts
Middlesex County
United States
Resided: Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Otter Tail County
Death: April 5, 1913
Gender: Man
Occupation: Court clerk
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Fergus Falls City Councilor (1874-1875). Otter Tail County Register of Deeds. Minnesota Clerk of the Supreme Court (1876-1887). Washington Secretary of State (1901-1909).
Sources: Washington Death Certificate Index. History of Otter Tail County Minnesota, Volume II by John W. Mason (1916, p. 663). The Tacoma Sunday Ledger (Tacoma, Washington), April 6, 1913 (p. 11).
Photo of Samuel Nichols
Photo of Samuel Nichols
The Seattle Republican (Seattle, Washington), April 11, 1913 (p. 2).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1881 Clerk of the Supreme Court General Republican 64,783 63.21% Won
11/05/1878 Clerk of the Supreme Court General Republican 58,897 56.14% Won
11/02/1875 Clerk of the Supreme Court General Republican 46,682 55.42% Won