Ernest L. Allard Candidate

Born: November 9, 1864
Quebec
Canada
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: December 2, 1941
Gender: Man
Occupation: Coal and wood business
Political Party: Prohibition
Offices Held: St. Paul Alderman: 10th Ward (1896-1900).
Notes: Allard settled in St. Paul in 1885. Allard was elected Alderman of the 10th Ward in St. Paul in 1896, nominated by the Democratic-Citizens' ticket and People's Party. He was the only Democrat elected to the council that cycle but switched to the Republican Party during his term.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1941-MN-026312). The Saint Paul Globe, May 2, 1896 (p. 9). The Saint Paul Globe, May 7, 1896 (p. 2). The Appeal, April 30, 1898 (p. 3).
Drawing of Ernest L. Allard.
Drawing of Ernest L. Allard.
The Saint Paul Globe, April 22, 1896 (p. 1).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1890 State House, District 28 General Prohibition 640 25.16% Lost