Raymond J. (Ray) Kempe Candidate

Born: January 24, 1931
St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County


West St. Paul, Minnesota
Dakota County
Death: --
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal); Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 53A (1973-1981).
Notes: Kempe was the younger brother of State Representative Arnold E. Kempe (HD 67A, 1975-1979).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1931-41825). The Minneapolis Star, November 3, 1960 (p. B9).
Photo of Raymond J. Kempe
Photo of Raymond J. Kempe
68th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 12 9
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/09/1980 State House, District 53A Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 1,242 45.18% Lost
11/07/1978 State House, District 53A General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 9,248 48.04% Won
09/12/1978 State House, District 53A Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 2,980 63.88% Won
11/02/1976 State House, District 53A General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 10,923 50.33% Won
11/05/1974 State House, District 53A General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 6,358 57.33% Won
09/10/1974 State House, District 53A Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 1,505 100.00% Won
11/07/1972 State House, District 53A General Nonpartisan 7,096 51.15% Won
09/12/1972 State House, District 53A Primary Nonpartisan 1,101 44.23% Won
11/08/1966 State House, District 43A General Nonpartisan 2,654 46.38% Lost
09/13/1966 State House, District 43A Primary Nonpartisan 1,152 41.01% Won
11/08/1960 State House, District 39 General Nonpartisan 3,091 41.71% Lost
09/13/1960 State House, District 39 Primary Nonpartisan 850 22.37% Won