Ray M. Lang Candidate

Born: February 13, 1898
Richmond, Minnesota
Stearns County
United States
Resided: Benson, Minnesota
Swift County
Death: October 4, 1976
Gender: Man
Occupation: Proprietor, wholesale seed and feed business
Political Party: Democrat
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1976-MN-026470). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). The Minneapolis Tribune, May 4, 1938 (p. 4).
Photo of Ray M. Lang
Photo of Ray M. Lang
The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, June 18, 1938 (p. 5).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 4 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1938 Lieutenant Governor General Democrat 113,483 10.52% Lost
06/20/1938 Lieutenant Governor Primary Democrat 42,574 59.89% Won
11/03/1936 Treasurer General Democrat 150,524 14.06% Lost
06/15/1936 Treasurer Primary Democrat 75,623 65.93% Won

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Ray M. Lang's 1938 Democratic primary campaign for Lieutenant Governor
Print advertisement for Ray M. Lang's 1938 Democratic primary campaign for Lieutenant Governor
The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, June 18, 1938 (p. 5).