William W. (W.W.) Rich Candidate
| Born: |
February 24, 1853 Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Walworth County United States |
| Resided: |
New Brighton,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | September 21, 1923 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Retired farmer |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of New Brighton. State Representative: HD 37 (1901-1903). |
| Notes: | Rich came to Minnesota in 1847 locating in Lyon County to farm. Rich served as the state Dairy and Food Commissioner under Governor William Merriam and served seven years on the state Board of Equalization. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1923-MN-026816). United States Census, 1900. Minnesota Daily Star, September 25, 1923 (p. 2). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/1902 | State House, District 37 | Primary | Republican | 449 | 36.68% | Lost |
| 11/06/1900 | State House, District 37 | General | Republican | 1,988 | 75.68% | Won |