John E. Merritt Candidate
| Born: |
November 28, 1861 Limestone Township, Pennsylvania Warren County United States |
| Resided: |
Aitkin Township,
Minnesota
Aitkin County |
| Death: | July 6, 1932 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 54 (1923-1932). |
| Notes: | Merritt came to Minnesota in 1882 locating in Duluth. He moved to Aitkin County in 1911. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1932-MN-000015). United States Census, 1920. The Minneapolis Tribune, July 9, 1932 (p. 9). |
43rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1930 | State House, District 54 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,642 | 55.35% | Won |
| 11/06/1928 | State House, District 54 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,550 | 81.22% | Won |
| 11/02/1926 | State House, District 54 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,285 | 51.76% | Won |
| 11/04/1924 | State House, District 54 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,640 | 59.88% | Won |
| 11/07/1922 | State House, District 54 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,015 | 53.08% | Won |