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).
Photo of James H. Merrick
Photo of James H. Merrick
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