Robert J. Clarke Candidate

Born: April 1863
Ireland
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: March 31, 1919
Gender: Man
Occupation: Co-owner, tailoring business
Political Party: Democrat
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 34 (1911-1913).
Notes: Clarke was a former letter carrier. He served as Deputy Sheriff of Ramsey County following his service in the legisalture. He died a litte more than a month after getting shot on February 27, 1919 while trying to make an arrest.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1919-MN-023103). United States Census, 1900. Minnesota State Census, 1905. United States Census, 1910. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, April 1, 1919 (p. 16).
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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
11/08/1910 State House, District 34 General Democrat 732 50.87% Won