George N. Goergen Candidate

Born: December 18, 1889
Freeburg Township, Minnesota
Houston County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: May 25, 1946
Gender: Man
Occupation: Retired hardware merchant
Political Party: Republican
Notes: Goergen died during his 1946 Republican primary campaign for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner but his name still appeared on the primary ballot.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1946-MN-020446). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, May 26, 1946 (p. L6).
Photo of George N. Goergen
Photo of George N. Goergen
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, May 26, 1946 (p. L6).

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
07/08/1946 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Primary Republican 22,993 6.77% Lost