A.T. Ankeny Candidate
| Born: |
December 27, 1837 Somerset, Pennsylvania Somerset County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | October 12, 1917 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Notes: | Ankeny arrived in Minneapolis in 1872 and worked in the lumber business until 1880 when he began practicing law. In 1896, Ankeny was the Democratic nominee for Minneapolis Mayor but lost to incumbent Robert Pratt by 20.3 points. He also served as president of the Minneapolis Board of Education. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1917-MN-020473). The Minneapolis Journal, January 25, 1910 (p. 16). The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, October 13, 1917 (p. 24). The Minneapolis Journal, October 13, 1917 (p. 7). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1910 | State Senate, District 43 | General | Democrat | 2,074 | 24.81% | Lost |