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. 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.