Elected:
11/6/1860
Residence:
(Unknown)
Term of Office:
1/9/1861 to 1/6/1862
Oath Date:
1/9/1861
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
None Listed
Party:
Republican
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 Republican Party in the 1860 election.
Committees:
Session Notes:
His official term start date is uncertain due to the contested election. The date listed is the day after the regular 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.