William R. (W.R.) Merriam Candidate
| Born: |
July 26, 1849 Wadhams Mills, New York Essex County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | February 18, 1931 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Banker |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 27 (1883-1885); HD 26 (1887-1889). Minnesota Governor (1889-1893). |
| Notes: | Merriam came to Minnesota with his family in 1861. Merriam was the son of Republican State Representative John L. Merriam (HD 01, 1870-1872). |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1880. The Minneapolis Tribune, February 19, 1931 (p. 13). |
Minnesota Historical Society.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/18/1893 | U.S. Senate | General | Republican | 2 | 1.19% | Lost |
| 11/04/1890 | Governor | General | Republican | 88,111 | 36.58% | Won |
| 11/06/1888 | Governor | General | Republican | 134,355 | 51.26% | Won |
| 11/07/1882 | State House, District 27 | General | Republican | 1,051 | 61.18% | Won |
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