Valentine Batz Candidate
| Born: |
March 12, 1853 Bristol, Wisconsin Dane County United States |
| Resided: |
Holdingford,
Minnesota
Stearns County |
| Death: | January 25, 1950 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer, owner of flour mill, hardwood saw mill, general merchandise store, and a creamery |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Notes: | Batz came to Cold Springs ,Minnesota in 1879 and moved to St. Cloud in 1884 where he owned a hardware store. Batz moved to Holdingford in 1893 and then to Los Angeles, California in 1912 where he resided for the rest of his life. Batz was also appointed U.S. Postmaster of Holdingford. |
| Sources: | The St. Paul Globe, November 27, 1898 (p. 21). The St. Cloud Daily Times, February 6, 1950 (p. 5). |
The St. Paul Globe, November 27, 1898 (p. 21).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1902 | State Senate, District 54 | General | Democrat | 3,377 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/08/1898 | State Senate, District 54 | General | Democrat | 2,850 | 62.17% | Won |