William B. Henderson Candidate

Born: December 1, 1870
Minnesota
Rice County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: April 9, 1956
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: At the time of his death Henderson was reportedly the oldest active duty state employee, as the first Minnesota Revisor of Statutes, appointed to the post in 1939 by the state Supreme Court. Henderson was also the former president if the Hennepin County Bar Association.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1956-MN-021252). United States Census, 1910. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, November 2, 1914 (p. 2). The Minneapolis Star, April 10, 1956 (p. B6). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, April 10, 1956 (p. 23).
Photo of William B. Henderson
Photo of William B. Henderson
Echo de L'ouest, June 5, 1914 (p. 3).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1918 State Senate, District 29 General Nonpartisan 2,382 40.05% Lost
06/17/1918 State Senate, District 29 Primary Nonpartisan 1,668 27.65% Won
11/03/1914 State Senate, District 29 General Nonpartisan 2,323 44.65% Lost