Edward Blackburn Candidate
| Born: |
May 11, 1861 Frankfort, Kentucky Franklin County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | December 17, 1930 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Cigar manufacturer |
| Political Party: | Independent |
| Notes: | In April 1905, Blackburn was convicted in U.S. District Court of using old cigar boxes to sell new cigars and fined $30. In May 1906, he was charged with burglariizng the cigar store he had just sold a few days prior to W.H. Bruger. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1930-MN-027054). Minnesota State Census, 1905. The Minneapolis Journal, April 18, 1905 (p. 6). The Minneapolis Tribune, May 15, 1906 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1898 | U.S. House, District 05 | General | Independent | 399 | 1.18% | Lost |