George A. Nelson Candidate
| Born: |
November 15, 1873 Milltown, Wisconsin Polk County United States |
| Resided: |
Milltown,
Wisconsin
Polk County |
| Death: | May 4, 1962 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | Socialist |
| Offices Held: | Wisconsin State Assemblyman: Polk County (1921-1927). |
| Notes: | Nelson was the Socialist nominee for Wisconsin Governor in 1934 and 1944, Progressive nominee for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor in 1938, and Socialist nominee for Wisconsin Treasurer in 1942. |
| Sources: | Wisconsin Death Certificate Index. World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). United States Census, 1930. The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin), May 26, 1936 (p. 2). |
The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin), May 26, 1936 (p. 2).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1936 | President / Vice President | General | Socialist | 2,872 | 0.25% | Lost |