Gene Merriam Candidate

Born: November 1, 1944
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Anoka County
Death: --
Gender: Man
Occupation: Certified public accountant
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: Coon Rapids City Councilor: At-Large (1973-1974). State Senator: SD 47 (1975-1983); SD 49 (1983-1997).
Notes: Born Eugene Raymond Merriam.
Sources: Minnesota Birth Certificate Index. Minneapolis Tribune, October 30, 1974 (p. VG1).
Photo of Gene Merriam
Photo of Gene Merriam
Minnesota State Senate, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 13 13
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1992 State Senate, District 49 General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 19,851 60.52% Won
09/15/1992 State Senate, District 49 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 7,223 100.00% Won
11/06/1990 State Senate, District 49 General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 18,037 63.34% Won
09/11/1990 State Senate, District 49 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 3,967 100.00% Won
11/04/1986 State Senate, District 49 General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 12,630 67.35% Won
09/09/1986 State Senate, District 49 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 4,653 100.00% Won
11/02/1982 State Senate, District 49 General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 14,151 57.57% Won
09/14/1982 State Senate, District 49 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 6,074 100.00% Won
11/04/1980 State Senate, District 47 General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 17,987 60.18% Won
09/09/1980 State Senate, District 47 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 3,218 100.00% Won
11/02/1976 State Senate, District 47 General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 18,527 72.84% Won
11/05/1974 State Senate, District 47 Special Democratic-Farmer-Labor 9,137 70.65% Won
09/10/1974 State Senate, District 47 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 2,169 64.23% Won