Ralph L. Mayhood Candidate
| Born: |
November 22, 1909 Eyota, Minnesota Olmsted County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | January 18, 1978 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Bellboy, Curtis Hotel and law student |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus) |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 31 (1941-1943). State Senator: SD 31 (1943-1959). |
| Notes: | Mayhood was beaten to death at a rooming house he owned and lived in while trying to protect a boarder who was being robbed by two other tenants. The house was condemned by the city in less than a week for its filthy living conditions. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1909-18091). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1978-MN-002141). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Minneapolis Tribune, January 20, 1978 (p. A4). The Minneapolis Star, January 25, 1978 (p. A1). |
52nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 9 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1964 | State House, District 42 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,101 | 16.72% | Lost |
| 09/08/1964 | State House, District 42 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 848 | 15.82% | Won |
| 11/06/1962 | State Senate, District 42 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,971 | 40.03% | Lost |
| 09/11/1962 | State Senate, District 42 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 645 | 26.19% | Won |
| 11/08/1960 | State House, District 31 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,960 | 18.94% | Lost |
| 09/13/1960 | State House, District 31 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 842 | 16.77% | Won |
| 11/04/1958 | State Senate, District 31 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,295 | 36.60% | Lost |
| 11/02/1954 | State Senate, District 31 | General | Nonpartisan | 6,584 | 63.68% | Won |
| 11/07/1950 | State Senate, District 31 | General | Nonpartisan | 8,882 | 80.69% | Won |
| 09/14/1948 | U.S. House, District 05 | Primary | Republican | 10,239 | 19.24% | Lost |
| 11/05/1946 | State Senate, District 31 | General | Nonpartisan | 8,367 | 71.54% | Won |
| 11/03/1942 | State Senate, District 31 | General | Nonpartisan | 6,186 | 69.76% | Won |
| 11/05/1940 | State House, District 31 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,450 | 26.08% | Won |
| 09/10/1940 | State House, District 31 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,348 | 16.75% | Won |