John Gustave Benjamin Candidate
| Born: |
July 9, 1924 Hutchinson, Minnesota McLeod County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | March 22, 2017 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | General manager, Technical-Economics Consultants |
| Military Service: | U.S. Navy, World War II. |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Independent) |
| Notes: | Benjamin was co-president of the Minnesota Council for the Gifted. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1924-16981). World War II Draft Registration Card (December 17, 1942). Minneapolis Tribune, September 7, 1972 (p. VG3). Minneapolis Tribune, September 14, 1972 (p. C6). Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 26, 2017. |
Minneapolis Tribune, September 7, 1972 (p. VG3).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/1972 | State House, District 55B | Primary | Nonpartisan | 229 | 4.73% | Lost |