George L. Becker Candidate
| Born: |
February 4, 1829 Locke, New York Cayuga County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | January 6, 1904 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | Quarter Master General (Brigadier General), under Governor Sibley (appointed 1858). |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | St. Paul Alderman (1854-1856). Mayor of St. Paul (1856). State Senator: SD 01 (1868-1872). |
| Notes: | Becker settled in St. Paul in 1849. He was president of the St. Paul & Pacific Railroad and the Western Railroad of Minnesota. Becker was appointed to the Railroad and Warehouse commission by Governor Lucius Hubbard in 1885 and served until 1900. Becker was also a candidate in 1857 for one of an expected three at-large U.S. House seats and placed third, but when Minnesota received only two seats in 1858, the top three finishers drew lots and Becker came up short. |
| Sources: | The Minneapolis Journal, January 7, 1904 (p. 6). Minnesota Legislative Reference Manual. |
The Minneapolis Journal, January 7, 1904 (p. 6).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1894 | Governor | General | Democrat | 53,584 | 18.09% | Lost |
| 11/05/1872 | U.S. House, District 03 | General | Democrat | 12,712 | 39.26% | Lost |
| 10/11/1859 | Governor | General | Democrat | 17,582 | 45.18% | Lost |
| 10/13/1857 | U.S. House | General | Democrat | 18,019 | 17.14% | Won |