Willis A. Gorman Candidate
| Born: |
January 12, 1816 Flemingsburg, Kentucky Fleming County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | May 20, 1876 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | Indiana Volunteers, U.S.-Mexican War (Colonel, 1846-1848). 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment, Civil War (Brigadier General, 1861-1864). |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Indiana State Representative (1841-1844). Indiana U.S. Representative: CD 06 (1849-1853). |
| Notes: | Gorman was Minnesota's second Territorial Governor (1853-1857). He was St. Paul prosecuting attorney from 1869 to 1875. Gorman was the father of State Representative Richard L. Gorman (HD 27, 1885-1887). |
| Sources: | Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. |
Minnesota Historical Society.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/1859 | U.S. Senate | General | Democrat | 1 | 0.88% | Lost |