Anne (Mrs. A.R.) Desmond Candidate

Born: April 15, 1930
Camden, New Jersey
Camden County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: February 19, 2014
Gender: Woman
Occupation: Student, University of Minnesota; part-time wedding stationery business owner (Desmond Wedding Service)
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal)
Notes: Born Anne Ross Doak. Desmond later worked for 25 years in the Minneapolis Public School System as a grade school teacher, special education teacher, and professional public relations advocate. Desmond and her husband, A.R. Desmond, were both nominees for HD 38 in 1964 but placed fourth and third respectively in the top-two election.
Sources: Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2014-MN-005756). Minneapolis Tribune, October 28, 1964 (p. VG3). St. Cloud Times, February 23, 2014 (p. A15).
Photo of Anne Desmond
Photo of Anne Desmond
The Minneapolis Star, July 30, 1964 (p. B1).

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
11/03/1964 State House, District 38 General Nonpartisan 2,799 18.07% Lost