Gordon E. Cole Candidate
| Born: |
June 18, 1833 Cheshire, Massachusetts Berkshire County United States |
| Resided: |
Faribault,
Minnesota
Rice County |
| Death: | October 3, 1890 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Minnesota Attorney General (1860-1866). State Senator: SD 08 (1866-1867). State Representative: HD 20 (1883-1885). Mayor of Faribault. |
| Notes: | United States Census, 1870. Cole came to Minnesota in 1856. |
| Sources: | St. Paul Sunday Globe, October 5, 1890 (p. 1). |
St. Paul Sunday Globe, October 5, 1890 (p. 1).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/01/1883 | U.S. Senate | General | Republican | 15 | 10.95% | Lost |
| 02/19/1875 | U.S. Senate | General | Republican | 1 | 0.69% | Lost |
| 11/03/1863 | Attorney General | General | Republican | 19,575 | 61.35% | Won |
| 11/05/1861 | Attorney General | General | Republican | 16,112 | 60.45% | Won |
| 10/11/1859 | Attorney General | General | Republican | 21,186 | 54.58% | Won |