Ed Ryan Candidate

Born: November 13, 1896
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: August 29, 1983
Gender: Man
Occupation: Sheriff, Hennepin County
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War I (Cook, 1917-1919).
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: Hennepin County Sheriff (1947-1966).
Notes: Born William Edwin Ryan. Ryan served as Minneapolis Chief of Police from 1945 to 1946.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1983-MN-020858). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Saint Louis Park Historical Society. Minneapolis Daily Times, July 9, 1945 (p. 1).
Photo of Ed Ryan
Photo of Ed Ryan
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, March 11, 1946 (p. 1).

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
09/09/1952 Governor Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 70,571 28.86% Lost