Edward J. Gearty Candidate
| Born: |
March 17, 1923 Minneapolis, Minnesota Hennepin County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | September 25, 2009 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | U.S. Navy, World War II (Aviation Machinst's Mate). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus) |
| Offices Held: | Minneapolis Park Board Commissioner (1959-1962). State Representative: HD 39 (1963-1971). State Senator: SD 54 (1973-1981). |
| Notes: | Gearty was president of the Minnesota Senate from 1977 to 1981. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1923-41299). World War II Draft Registration Card (June 30, 1942). Pioneer Press, "Edward Gearty, ‘Last Gentleman in Minnesota Senate,’ Dies at 86," September 28, 2009. |
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1976 | State Senate, District 54 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 15,392 | 77.75% | Won |
| 11/07/1972 | State Senate, District 54 | General | Nonpartisan | 15,712 | 82.89% | Won |
| 09/12/1972 | State Senate, District 54 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 4,396 | 76.85% | Won |
| 11/03/1970 | State Senate, District 39 | General | Nonpartisan | 9,713 | 73.38% | Won |
| 11/05/1968 | State House, District 39 | General | Nonpartisan | 14,951 | 54.86% | Won |
| 11/08/1966 | State House, District 39 | General | Nonpartisan | 8,624 | 33.23% | Won |
| 11/03/1964 | State House, District 39 | General | Nonpartisan | 13,483 | 29.22% | Won |
| 11/06/1962 | State House, District 39 | General | Nonpartisan | 11,822 | 30.39% | Won |
| 09/11/1962 | State House, District 39 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 4,992 | 32.19% | Won |