David Evans (Minnesota politician)
American politician (1852–1928)
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David H. Evans (November 1, 1852 – May 25, 1928) was a politician from the U.S. State of Minnesota. He was the first nominee to run for office from the Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party, being a gubernatorial candidate in 1918. He lost to incumbent Joseph A.A. Burnquist. He is known for his many electoral campaigns, none of which were successful.
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| Born | November 1, 1852 |
| Died | May 25, 1928 (aged 75) |
| Occupations | Politician, Hardware Merchant |
| Years active | 1892-1918 |
Political party | Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party |
Biography
Evans was born in Utica, New York in 1852. In 1857, he moved with his parents to Minnesota. In 1878, he moved to Tracy, Minnesota.[1]
Electoral Campaigns
Evans began politics as a member of the Prohibition Party. In 1892, he launched his first political campaign, for Minnesota State Treasurer. He finished with only 5.12%. In 1894, he ran for State Senate. He finished with 8.41%. In 1898, he ran for Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, on a fusion ticket between the Democrats and Populists. He finished with 39.59%. In 1900, he ran for the Minnesota House of Representatives. He finished with 20.47%. In 1906, he once again ran for State Treasurer.[1]
Evans was nominated for Governor at the State Labor Convention. He initially ran under the Nonpartisan League, later changing to the 'Nonpartisan League and Labor Ticket', and finally the Farmer-Labor Party.[2][3]
Later Life
In 1927, he retired to Santa Ana, California. One year later, in 1928, he was killed in an auto mobile accident.[1][4]