William H. (W.H.) Leeman Candidate
| Born: |
August 14, 1853 Middletown, New York Orange County United States |
| Resided: |
Henderson,
Minnesota
Sibley County |
| Death: | June 11, 1942 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Notes: | Leeman came to Minnesota with his parents as a young boy locating at Owatonna. He moved to Henderson in 1882 where he practiced law until 1940. He was believed to be the oldest practicing attorney in Minnesota at the time of his death in 1942. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1942-MN-020094). United States Census, 1900. The Saint Paul Daily Globe, February 13, 1894 (p. 8). Minneapolis Star Journal, June 12, 1942 (p. 13). |
Minneapolis Star Journal, June 12, 1942 (p. 13).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1908 | U.S. House, District 03 | General | Democrat | 13,446 | 40.33% | Lost |
| 09/15/1908 | U.S. House, District 03 | Primary | Democrat | 4,873 | 100.00% | Won |