George H. Allen Candidate
| Born: |
1856 St. Anthony, Minnesota Hennepin County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | July 2, 1897 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Clerk at the Merchants Hotel. |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Notes: | Allen's father, Alvaren Allen, was the first Mayor of St. Anthony. Allen was the Democratic nominee for Ramsey County Sheriff in 1886 but lost to Fred Richter. Allen was serving as Deputy Sheriff in 1897 when he committed suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot in a cottage at Kohlman's Lake. |
| Sources: | The Saint Paul Globe, October 24, 1886 (p. 4). |
The Saint Paul Globe, October 30, 1886 (p. 5). The Saint Paul Globe, July 3, 1897 (p. 2).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1882 | State House, District 26 | General | Democrat | 588 | 45.44% | Lost |