George T. Simpson Candidate
| Born: |
September 27, 1867 Winona, Minnesota Winona County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County Winona, Minnesota Winona County |
| Death: | April 16, 1951 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Winona County Attorney (1901-1905). Minnesota Attorney General (1909-1911). |
| Notes: | Simpson was Winona City Attorney from 1897 to 1899 and Assistant State Attorney General from 1905 to 1908. He was elected Attorney General from Winona and ran for Governor in 1928 and Attorney General in 1932 from Minneapolis. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1951-MN-020140). United States Census, 1920. United States Census, 1930. The Bemidji Daily Pioneer, October 6, 1908 (p. 2). |
The Bemidji Daily Pioneer, March 24, 1908 (p. 4).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/1932 | Attorney General | Primary | Republican | 61,124 | 27.03% | Lost |
| 06/18/1928 | Governor | Primary | Republican | 60,997 | 22.45% | Lost |
| 11/08/1910 | Attorney General | General | Republican | 172,257 | 66.40% | Won |
| 11/03/1908 | Attorney General | General | Republican | 180,521 | 61.11% | Won |