John Gilfillan Candidate
| Born: |
February 11, 1835 Barnet, Vermont Caledonia County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | August 19, 1924 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Hennepin County Attorney (1863-1865, 1869-1871, 1873-1875). Minneapolis Alderman (1865-1869). State Senator: SD 25 (1876-1883); SD 28 (1883-1885). U.S. Representative: CD 04 (1885-1887). |
| Notes: | Gillan came to Minnesota in 1855 locating in Saint Anthony. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1924-MN-020265). United States Census, 1870. United States Census, 1880. The Minneapolis Journal, August 20, 1924 (p. 1). The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, August 20, 1924 (p. 1-2). |
The Minneapolis Journal, August 20, 1924 (p. 1).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1886 | U.S. House, District 04 | General | Republican | 28,909 | 44.51% | Lost |
| 11/04/1884 | U.S. House, District 04 | General | Republican | 28,930 | 53.17% | Won |