Ralph H. Illsley Candidate

Born: June 11, 1896
Bridgewater Township, Minnesota
Rice County
United States
Resided: Bridgewater Township, Minnesota
Rice County
Death: October 15, 1952
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Military Service: U.S. Army, 124th Engineering Corps, Company C, World War I (Private, 1918).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 18 (1945-1952).
Notes: Illsley was the son of State Senator David W. Illsley (SD 18, 1923-1927).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1952-MN-003569). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). Office of the Quartermaster General, Memorial Division, Application for Headstone or Marker (October 29, 1952). United States Census, 1940.
Photo of Ralph H. Illsley
Photo of Ralph H. Illsley
54th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 6 4
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1952 State House, District 18 General Nonpartisan 1,670 12.86% Lost
11/07/1950 State House, District 18 General Nonpartisan 6,443 59.97% Won
11/02/1948 State House, District 18 General Nonpartisan 6,437 53.32% Won
11/05/1946 State House, District 18 General Nonpartisan 4,678 54.23% Won
11/07/1944 State House, District 18 General Nonpartisan 5,835 51.21% Won
11/03/1942 State House, District 18 General Nonpartisan 4,381 49.10% Lost