Wesley A. (W.A.) Sperry Candidate
| Born: |
March 15, 1847 Farmington, Michigan Oakland County United States |
| Resided: |
Owatonna,
Minnesota
Steele County |
| Death: | January 25, 1914 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Dodge County Attorney (three terms). Steele County Attorney (two terms). Owatonna School Board member (13 years). State Senator: SD 12 (1895-1899). |
| Notes: | Sperry came to Minnesota in 1871 locating at Owatonna. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1914-MN-014320). Minnesota State Census, 1895. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, January 26, 1914 (p. 1). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1898 | State Senate, District 08 | General | Republican | 1,221 | 46.06% | Lost |
| 11/06/1894 | State Senate, District 12 | General | Republican | 1,681 | 50.77% | Won |