Gershorn Bennet (G.B.) Ward Candidate

Born: April 10, 1852
Illinois
McHenry County
United States
Resided: Alexandria, Minnesota
Douglas County
Death: December 10, 1908
Gender: Man
Occupation: Bank cashier
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Alexandria School Board member. State Representative: HD 58 (1901-1903). State Senator: SD 58 (1903-1907).
Notes: Ward came to Minnesota in 1870 locating at Alexandria.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1908-MN-003249). United States Census, 1900. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. The Minneapolis Journal, April 8, 1906 (p. E11).
Photo of Gershom Bennett Ward
Photo of Gershom Bennett Ward
The Minneapolis Journal, April 8, 1906 (p. E11).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 2 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1902 State Senate, District 58 General Republican 3,593 100.00% Won
11/06/1900 State House, District 58 General Republican 1,763 54.28% Won