Spencer J. Searls Candidate
| Born: |
January 28, 1887 St. Paul, Minnesota Ramsey County United States |
| Resided: |
Carlton,
Minnesota
Carlton County |
| Death: | November 13, 1927 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War I (2nd Lieutenant). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | Carlton School Board member. State Representative: HD 54 (1915-1919). |
| Notes: | Searls was appointed judge of Duluth's Conciliation Court in 1918. He committed suicide from a gunshot in his office reportedly from being despondent that a wound he had received in World War I had not responded to treatment. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1927-MN-026103). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). United States Census, 1910. The Brainerd Daily Dispatch, November 14, 1927 (p. 6). |
39th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1914 | State House, District 54 | General | Nonpartisan | 1,152 | 55.23% | Won |