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George Mikan

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Mikan117,716
Opponents127,356
1
Elections run

George Mikan, a Republican politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. House election in Minnesota's District 3 to Roy Wier, receiving 117,716 votes (48.03%).

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How many votes has George Mikan received?

George Mikan has received 117,716 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

George Mikan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956U.S. HouseMinnesotaLost117,71648.03%Roy Wier
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.