Samuel R. (S.R.) Van Sant Candidate
| Born: |
May 11, 1844 Rock Island, Illinois Rock Island County United States |
| Resided: |
Winona,
Minnesota
Winona County |
| Death: | October 3, 1936 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Steamboat captain and businessman |
| Military Service: | 9th Illinois Infantry Regiment, Company A, Civil War (Corporal, 1861-1864). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 15 (1893-1897). Minnesota Governor (1901-1905). |
| Notes: | Van Sant died at a hotel in Attica, Indiana en route to spend the winter of 1936 in Florida. |
| Sources: | State of Indiana, Division of Public Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (#33149). Minnesota Historical Society. The Worthington Advance, August 18, 1892 (p. 2). The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, October 3, 1936 (p. 1). |
Minnesota Historical Society
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1902 | Governor | General | Republican | 155,849 | 57.53% | Won |
| 11/06/1900 | Governor | General | Republican | 152,905 | 48.67% | Won |
| 11/06/1894 | State House, District 15 | General | Republican | 1,176 | 57.37% | Won |
| 11/08/1892 | State House, District 15 | General | Republican | 956 | 51.73% | Won |
Related Reports
- Pathway to the Governor’s Mansion in Minnesota, Part IV: Age (October 29, 2009)