Fred H. Askew Candidate
| Born: |
July 10, 1948 Memphis, Tennessee Shelby County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | -- |
| Gender: | Man |
| Racial Minority: | Black |
| Occupation: | Boxing promoter |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army |
| Political Party: | Independent-Republican; Independence |
| Notes: | Askew was a former heavyweight boxer who once fought George Foreman and Larry Holmes. He ran for Minneapolis City Council in 1983. |
| Sources: | Minneapolis Star and Tribune, October 30, 1986 (p. Y12). The Canton Repository, "Former heavyweight boxing contender Askew lands in Canton," February 14, 2010. |
Minneapolis Star and Tribune, October 30, 1986 (p. Y12). The Canton Repository, "Former heavyweight boxing contender Askew lands in Canton," February 14, 2010.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2000 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Independence | 466 | 8.29% | Lost |
| 11/04/1986 | State House, District 57B | General | Independent-Republican | 1,059 | 21.57% | Lost |
| 09/09/1986 | State House, District 57B | Primary | Independent-Republican | 174 | 50.88% | Won |