William W. (W.W.) Braden Candidate
| Born: |
December 3, 1837 Iberia, Ohio Morrow County United States |
| Resided: |
Lenora,
Minnesota
Fillmore County Preston, Minnesota Fillmore County |
| Death: | March 11, 1897 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Military Service: | 6th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company K, Civil War (Captain, 1862-1865). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 14 (1867-1869). Fillmore County Treasurer (1873-1881). Auditor (1882-1887). |
| Notes: | After leaving the office of Minnesota Auditor, Braden was appointed land commissioner for the Great Northern road. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1880. United States Census, 1890 (Veterans Schedule). The Minneapolis Times, March 12, 1897 (p. 1). The Minneapolis Tribune, March 12, 1897 (p. 5). |
The Minneapolis Times, March 12, 1897 (p. 1).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1886 | Auditor | General | Republican | 113,796 | 54.78% | Won |
| 11/08/1881 | Auditor | General | Republican | 65,964 | 62.31% | Won |