Syrene (S.C.) Merrill Candidate
| Born: |
January 9, 1845 Bridgton, Maine Cumberland County United States |
| Resided: |
Waseca,
Minnesota
Waseca County |
| Death: | October 8, 1930 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Merchant |
| Political Party: | Independent |
| Notes: | A month following the 1912 HD 10 general election, Merrill was declared insane and institutionalized at an asylum for threatening to shoot the man who encouraged him to run for the state House. |
| Sources: | Maine Birth Records Index. Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1930-MN-010544). United States Census, 1910. Stillwater Daily Gazette, November 25, 1912 (p. 1). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/1912 | State House, District 10 | General | Independent | 418 | 15.53% | Lost |