Samuel J.R. (S.J.R.) McMillan Candidate
| Born: |
February 22, 1826 Brownsville, Pennsylvania Fayette County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | October 3, 1897 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | Stillwater Frontier Guards, U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 (2nd Lieutenant, 1862). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan; Republican |
| Offices Held: | 1st Judicial District Court Judge (1858-1864). Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice (1864-1874). Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice (1874-1875). Minnesota U.S. Senator (1875-1887). |
| Sources: | Biographical Director of the United States Congress. Minnesota State Law Library. |
Minnesota State Law Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/18/1881 | U.S. Senate | General | Republican | 121 | 90.30% | Won |
| 02/19/1875 | U.S. Senate | General | Republican | 82 | 56.55% | Won |
| 11/03/1874 | Supreme Court Chief Justice | General | Nonpartisan | 51,506 | 55.53% | Won |
| 11/07/1871 | Supreme Court Associate Justice | General | Nonpartisan | 49,285 | 31.42% | Won |
| 11/08/1864 | Supreme Court Associate Justice | General | Nonpartisan | 24,994 | 29.53% | Won |