Mahlon Black Candidate
| Born: |
October 4, 1820 Cincinnati, Ohio Hamilton County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County Stillwater, Minnesota Washington County |
| Death: | October 25, 1901 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Surveyor |
| Military Service: | First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company L; Army of the Potomac, 2nd Division, 2nd Army Corps, Civil War (Captain and Provost Marshal, 1862-1865). |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Territorial Representative: HD 02 (1849-1850); HD 01 (1852-1853, 1857). Mayor of Stillwater (1860-1861). Hennepin County Auditor (1875-1878). |
| Notes: | Black was appointed U.S. Postmaster of Stillwater in 1857 and served until 1861. During the Civil War he fought in 54 battles and was wounded four times. Black moved to Minneapolis in 1867. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1890 (Veterans Schedule). Minneapolis Journal, October 26, 1901 (p. 12). The Minneapolis Times, October 26, 1901 (p. 9). |
Minneapolis Journal, October 26, 1901 (p. 12).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/1878 | Auditor | General | Democrat | 40,119 | 37.07% | Lost |