Elected:
11/6/1860
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/8/1861 to 1/9/1861
(unfinished term)
Oath Date:
1/8/1861
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Attorney
Party:
Democratic
Party Notes: His party affiliation was determined by A History of the City of Saint Paul and of the County of Ramsey, Minnesota, 1876; it lists him as a member of the Democratic Party in the 1860 election.
Committees:
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Federal Relations
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Judiciary
Reason for unfinished term:
Other - See Notes
Session Notes:
His term end date is uncertain due to the contested election. The date listed is the day after the term start date. From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. Jefferson P. Kidder won the election by only 2 votes. His election was contested by Andrew Nessell. After a recount the majority determined that a clerical error had been made and Andrew Nessell actually won by 1 vote and was entitled to the seat.