John A. Ainley Candidate
| Born: |
July 24, 1939 Spencer, Iowa Clay County United States |
| Resided: |
Park Rapids,
Minnesota
Hubbard County |
| Death: | May 3, 2001 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Owner of women's apparel store in Park Rapids (Marty's) and insurance agent for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army (Security Agency). |
| Political Party: | Independent-Republican |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 04A (1979-1983) |
| Notes: | Ainley was Editor and Publisher of the Park Rapids Enterprise from 1966 to 1973. Ainley launched a gubernatorial challenge to Governor Al Quie for the 1982 cycle but dropped out after Quie announced he would not seek a second term. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (2001-MN-514329). The Pioneer (Bemidji, Minnesota), November 4, 1977 (p. 2). St. Cloud Times, May 5, 2001 (p. 10). |
72nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1980 | State House, District 04A | General | Independent-Republican | 9,474 | 53.08% | Won |
| 09/09/1980 | State House, District 04A | Primary | Independent-Republican | 1,277 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/07/1978 | State House, District 04A | General | Independent-Republican | 6,839 | 49.52% | Won |
| 09/12/1978 | State House, District 04A | Primary | Independent-Republican | 1,911 | 72.80% | Won |