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.
Photo of Fred H. Askew
Photo of Fred H. Askew
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