Joseph (J.) Askew Candidate
| Born: |
April 11, 1840 Irton Cumberland County England |
| Resided: |
Menahga,
Minnesota
Wadena County |
| Death: | September 21, 1911 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | Farmers' Alliance; People's |
| Offices Held: | Wadena County Commissioner (1st District). |
| Notes: | Askew was later a hotel proprietor in Menahga. |
| Sources: | State of North Dakota, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (ND-1911-0721). United States Census, 1880. Verndale Journal, April 13, 1888 (p. 4). |
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Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1896 | State Senate, District 53 | Special | People's | 1,083 | 15.09% | Lost |
| 11/04/1890 | State House, District 53 | General | Farmers' Alliance | 733 | 17.45% | Lost |