James H. Ege Candidate
| Born: |
March 20, 1844 Pine Grove Furnace, Pennsylvania Cumberland County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | June 4, 1917 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Real estate agent |
| Military Service: | 93rd Illinois Infantry Regiment, Company F, Civil War (Corporal, 1862-1865). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Hennepin County Sheriff (1888-1890). Anoka Municipal Judge. |
| Notes: | Ege came to Minnesota in 1869, locating at Minneapolis. He was Deputy Sheriff of Hennepin County for six years prior to being elected Sheriff in 1888. Ege was Sergeant-At-Arms of the State Senate from 1907 to 1915. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1910. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. New Ulm Review, March 7, 1888 (p. 2). The Princeton Union, June 7, 1917 (p. 6). |
Echo de L'ouest, November 1, 1888 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/1912 | Secretary of State | Primary | Republican | 20,495 | 13.91% | Lost |