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).
Photo of George A. Nelson
Photo of George A. Nelson
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