George Benda Candidate
| Born: |
August 28, 1935 Minnesota Jackson County United States |
| Resided: |
Alpha,
Minnesota
Jackson County |
| Death: | October 11, 2018 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Conservative); Independent-Republican |
| Notes: | Benda served as president and national director of the Minnesota Livestock Feeders Association and Cattlemen's Association. He also served as Jackson County Republican Party chair. |
| Sources: | The Minneapolis Star, November 9, 1972 (p. D10). Albert Lea Tribune, "George Benda Jr., 1935-2018," October 16, 2018. |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1976 | State Senate, District 27 | General | Independent-Republican | 13,726 | 47.63% | Lost |
| 09/14/1976 | State Senate, District 27 | Primary | Independent-Republican | 1,637 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/07/1972 | State Senate, District 27 | General | Nonpartisan | 12,793 | 47.38% | Lost |