George M. Gillette Candidate

Born: December 19, 1858
Niles, Michigan
Berrien County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: March 17, 1934
Gender: Man
Occupation: Co-founder and executive, Minneapolis Steel and Machinery Company
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 39 (1903-1905).
Notes: Gillette served for 12 years as secretary and treasurer of the Gillette-Herzog Manufacturing Company. He was known as the father of Minnesota's workmen's compensation law.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1934-MN-019314). United States of America Passport Application (April 3, 1920). The Minneapolis Journal, March 19, 1934 (p. 1).
Photo of George M. Gillette
Photo of George M. Gillette
United States of America Passport Application (April 3, 1920).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1902 State House, District 39 General Republican 2,532 28.21% Won
09/16/1902 State House, District 39 Primary Republican 1,749 40.04% Won