Andrew J. (A.J.) Gilkinson Candidate

Born: March 23, 1863
West Virginia
Wayne County
United States
Resided: Osakis, Minnesota
Douglas County
Death: December 26, 1933
Gender: Man
Occupation: Physician
Political Party: People's; Democrat
Offices Held: Osakis School Board member. Mayor of Osakis.
Notes: Gilkinson came to Minnesota in 1882 locating in Meeker County. He was a former Superintendent of Schools in Long Prairie and teacher at Fair Haven.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1933-MN-003781). Little Falls Herald, October 2, 1908 (p. 4).
Photo of Andrew J. Gilkinson
Photo of Andrew J. Gilkinson
Little Falls Herald, October 2, 1908 (p. 4).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 5 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1912 U.S. House, District 06 General Democrat 9,920 29.14% Lost
09/17/1912 U.S. House, District 06 Primary Democrat 4,167 100.00% Won
11/03/1908 U.S. House, District 06 General Democrat 13,174 36.85% Lost
09/15/1908 U.S. House, District 06 Primary Democrat 3,893 100.00% Won
11/06/1900 State House, District 58 General People's 1,485 45.72% Lost