Akin, Daniel (?) F.

Sessions Served

Other Information

Senate 1887 (District 25)

Party when first elected: Not Available

Counties Served: Dakota

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1828

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Date of Death: ??/??/1909

Gender: Male

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Reported Minority: None Reported

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City of Residence (when first elected): Farmington

Occupation (when first elected): None Listed

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GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 24

SESSIONS SERVED

25th Legislative Session (1887-1888)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/1887

Body: Senate

District: 25

Elected: 11/2/1886

Residence: Farmington

Term of Office: 1/3/1887 to 1/26/1887 (unfinished term)
Oath Date: 1/4/1887

Counties Represented: Dakota

Occupation: None Listed

Party: Not Available

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Reason for unfinished term: Other - See Notes

Session Notes: D.F. Akin was sworn in and and served until the Minnesota Senate determined that A.H. Truax should have been declared the winner by 1 vote and was entitled to the seat.

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About

Truax v. Akin, Contested Election. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, January 5, 21, and 26, 1887, p. 10, 83, 100.