Mathew (M.A.) Goar Candidate
| Born: |
January 17, 1857 Indiana Tipton County United States |
| Resided: |
Kennedy,
Minnesota
Kittson County |
| Death: | December 9, 1903 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Proprietor, general store |
| Political Party: | Democrat-People's; Democrat |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 52 (1897-1899). |
| Notes: | Goar came to Minnesota in 1883 locating in Kennedy. He initially worked as a blacksmith for The Kennedy Land and Town Co. before opening up a grocery store. Goar was appointed U.S. Postmaster at Kennedy. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1900. Warren Sheaf, October 1, 1896 (p. 5). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1898 | State House, District 63 | General | Democrat | 907 | 14.35% | Lost |
| 11/03/1896 | State House, District 52 | General | Democrat-People's | 2,685 | 55.48% | Won |