James H. Merrick Candidate
| Born: |
October 16, 1868 Blue Earth Township, Minnesota Faribault County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | January 12, 1937 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Hennepin County Jailor |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Notes: | Merrick was a candidate for Hennepin County Sheriff in 1926 and 1930 and Minneapolis Alderman (8th Ward) in 1928. Merrick also served as Minneapolis Police Captain and Hennepin County Deputy Sheriff. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1937-MN-018446). Minneapolis City Directory, 1919 (p. 1228). The Minneapolis Journal, January 13, 1937 (p. 2). |
The Minneapolis Journal, January 13, 1937 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/1918 | State Senate, District 34 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 1,377 | 19.67% | Lost |