George Leach Candidate
| Born: |
July 14, 1876 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Linn County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | July 17, 1955 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Insurance agent and mayor |
| Military Service: | 1st Minnesota Field Artiller; U.S. Army, 42nd Rainbow Division, 151st Field Artillery Regiment, World War I (Major General, 1916-1940). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Minneapolis (1921-1929, 1937-1941). |
| Notes: | Leach received a Distinguised Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, and Purple Heart during his service in the U.S. Army. |
| Sources: | Iowa State Department of Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Delayed Certificate of Birth (#201873). California Death Certificate Index. United States Census, 1920. The Quartermaster General, Report of Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery (September 6, 1955). |
U.S. Department of War.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/1938 | Governor | Primary | Republican | 57,028 | 21.88% | Lost |
| 06/21/1926 | Governor | Primary | Republican | 123,897 | 30.21% | Lost |
| 06/16/1924 | Governor | Primary | Republican | 44,986 | 19.04% | Lost |