Leonidas J. Merritt Candidate
| Born: |
February 20, 1844 New York Chautauqua County United States |
| Resided: |
Duluth,
Minnesota
Saint Louis County |
| Death: | May 9, 1926 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Real estate broker |
| Military Service: | 5th Minnesota Cavalry Regiment, Brackett's Battalion, Company B, Civil War (Private, 1864-1866). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | West Duluth Village Councilor. State Representative: HD 54 (1893-1895). |
| Notes: | Merritt came to Minnesota in 1856 locating in Duluth. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1926-MN-026670). Minnesota State Census, 1895. Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65. The Minneapolis Journal, May 10, 1926 (p. 15). The Winona Republican-Herald, May 10, 1926 (p. 1). |
The Minneapolis Journal, May 10, 1926 (p. 15).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1892 | State House, District 54 | General | Republican | 5,153 | 18.70% | Won |