George W. Matthews Candidate

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Born: November 10, 1901
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Otter Tail County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: July 23, 1971
Gender: Man
Occupation: Commissioner, Hennepin County
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: Minneapolis Alderman: 12th Ward (1945-1946). Hennepin County Commissioner (1947-1964).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1971-MN-019188). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 15, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, July 23, 1971 (p. B5).
Photo of George W. Matthews
Photo of George W. Matthews
Minneapolis Spokesman, October 14, 1960 (p. 3).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1960 U.S. House, District 05 General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 55,377 39.11% Lost
09/13/1960 U.S. House, District 05 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 25,005 100.00% Won

Additional Images

Print advertisement for George W. Matthews' 1960 CD 05 general election campaign
Print advertisement for George W. Matthews' 1960 CD 05 general election campaign
Minneapolis Spokesman, October 28, 1960 (p. 3).