John F. (J.F.) Meagher Candidate
| Born: |
April 11, 1836 Munster Kerry County Ireland |
| Resided: |
Mankato,
Minnesota
Blue Earth County |
| Death: | June 18, 1897 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Hardware merchant |
| Military Service: | U.S.-Dakota War (Captain, 1862). |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Blue Earth County Treasurer (1864-1868). State Representative: HD 17 (1870-1871). State Senator: SD 14 (1872-1874). |
| Notes: | Meagher came to Minnesota in 1857 locating at Red Wing. He settled in Mankato in 1858. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1870. The Minneapolis Journal, June 19, 1897 (p. 3). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1877 | Treasurer | General | Democrat | 35,528 | 37.23% | Lost |