Charles Canning Candidate
| Born: |
April 6, 1842 Derry County Ireland |
| Resided: |
Duluth,
Minnesota
Saint Louis County Hendrum, Minnesota Norman County |
| Death: | April 8, 1894 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer, grain business |
| Political Party: | Republican; Democrat; Democrat-People's |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 45 (1885-1887). |
| Notes: | Canning came to Hendrum in 1878. He was elected as a Republican in 1884 but later became a Populist. Canning committed suicide at his farm in Hendrum. |
| Sources: | The Irish Standard, September 15, 1888 (p. 5). Duluth Evening Herald, April 9, 1894 (p. 5). Warren Sheaf, April 12, 1894 (p. 4). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1892 | State House, District 54 | General | Democrat-People's | 3,862 | 14.01% | Lost |
| 11/06/1888 | U.S. House, District 05 | General | Democrat | 23,831 | 40.09% | Lost |