Michael (M.W.) Raihala Candidate
| Born: |
June 22, 1894 Mesaba, Minnesota Saint Louis County United States |
| Resided: |
Floodwood,
Minnesota
Saint Louis County |
| Death: | December 26, 1961 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Newspaper editor |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, Private Signal Platoon Headquarters Company, World War I (Corporal, 1918-1919). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan; Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Floodwood. |
| Notes: | Raihala received a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart for his service in World War I. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1961-MN-006381). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1940. Department of the Army, Office of the Quartermaster General, Memorial Division, Application for Headstone or Marker (December 28, 1961). The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, July 31, 1940 (p. 7). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1944 | State House, District 59 | General | Nonpartisan | 6,203 | 17.55% | Lost |
| 11/05/1940 | U.S. House, District 08 | General | Democrat | 23,845 | 17.33% | Lost |
| 11/06/1934 | State House, District 59 | General | Nonpartisan | 6,256 | 21.07% | Lost |