George H. O'Brien Candidate

Born: March 24, 1891
Sanborn, Wisconsin
Ashland County
United States
Resided: Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Itasca County
Death: August 6, 1968
Gender: Man
Occupation: Hotel proprietor and operator
Military Service: U.S. Army, 85th Infantry, World War I (2nd Lieutenant, 1917-1918).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: Itasca County Sheriff (1923-1927). State Senator: SD 52 (1943-1959).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1968-MN-020242). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1930. Department of the Army, Chief of Support Services, Memorial Division, Application for Headstone or Marker (August 12, 1868). The Minneapolis Star, August 7, 1968 (p. C3).
Photo of George O'Brien
Photo of George O'Brien
53rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 8 7
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1958 State Senate, District 52 General Nonpartisan 10,576 48.26% Lost
11/02/1954 State Senate, District 52 General Nonpartisan 11,123 53.82% Won
11/07/1950 State Senate, District 52 General Nonpartisan 9,959 51.67% Won
09/12/1950 State Senate, District 52 Primary Nonpartisan 5,907 49.31% Won
11/05/1946 State Senate, District 52 General Nonpartisan 10,414 60.11% Won
07/08/1946 State Senate, District 52 Primary Nonpartisan 6,804 56.37% Won
11/03/1942 State Senate, District 52 General Nonpartisan 8,507 54.36% Won
09/08/1942 State Senate, District 52 Primary Nonpartisan 5,780 43.53% Won