Rose Merz Candidate

Born: April 1, 1879
Saint Joseph Township, Minnesota
Stearns County
United States
Resided: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Stearns County
Death: February 25, 1958
Gender: Woman
Occupation: City Councilor, Saint Cloud
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Saint Cloud City Councilor.
Notes: Merz was the first woman to seek state office from Stearns County in her 1932 HD 45 campaign.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1958-MN-017168). The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, May 12, 1932 (p. 1). The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, June 11, 1932 (p. 7).
Photo of Rose Merz
Photo of Rose Merz
The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, November 7, 1932 (p. 8).

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
11/08/1932 State House, District 45 General Nonpartisan 4,812 47.35% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Rose Merz's 1932 HD 45 general election campaign
Print advertisement for Rose Merz's 1932 HD 45 general election campaign
The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, November 4, 1932 (p. 3).