George MacKinnon Candidate

Born: April 22, 1906
St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: May 1, 1995
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II (1942-1946).
Political Party: Nonpartisan; Republican
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 29 (1935-1943). U.S. Representative: CD 03 (1947-1949).
Notes: MacKinnon served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota from 1953 to 1958 and U.S. Court of Appeals Judge for the D.C. Circuit from 1969 to 1995.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1906-39469). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Photo of George MacKinnon
Photo of George MacKinnon
49th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
3 10 8
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1958 Governor General Republican 490,731 42.31% Lost
09/09/1958 Governor Primary Republican 202,241 85.29% Won
11/02/1948 U.S. House, District 03 General Republican 72,402 45.37% Lost
11/05/1946 U.S. House, District 03 General Republican 57,397 51.47% Won
07/08/1946 U.S. House, District 03 Primary Republican 11,508 25.09% Won
11/05/1940 State House, District 29 General Nonpartisan 13,958 33.91% Won
09/10/1940 State House, District 29 Primary Nonpartisan 7,066 32.60% Won
11/08/1938 State House, District 29 General Nonpartisan 10,406 29.53% Won
11/03/1936 State House, District 29 General Nonpartisan 11,516 28.94% Won
11/06/1934 State House, District 29 General Nonpartisan 8,724 26.36% Won