William H. Harries Candidate
| Born: |
January 15, 1843 Dayton, Ohio Montgomery County United States |
| Resided: |
Caledonia,
Minnesota
Houston County |
| Death: | July 23, 1921 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | 2nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, Company B, Civil War (Private, 1861-1864). 3rd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, Company F, Civil War (Captain, 1864-1866). Minnesota Department of the Grand Army of the Republic (Commander, 1901). |
| Political Party: | Democrat; Democrat-Farmers' Alliance |
| Offices Held: | Houston County Attorney (1874-1878). U.S. Representative: CD 01 (1891-1893). |
| Notes: | Harries served as U.S. internal revunue collector for Minnesota from 1894-1898. |
| Sources: | Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, July 25, 1921 (p. 1). |
The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, July 25, 1921 (p. 1).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1892 | U.S. House, District 01 | General | Democrat | 14,995 | 40.49% | Lost |
| 11/04/1890 | U.S. House, District 01 | General | Democrat-Farmers' Alliance | 17,198 | 53.61% | Won |
| 11/02/1886 | State Senate, District 01 | General | Democrat | 1,231 | 43.84% | Lost |