Risto Lappala Candidate

Born: November 15, 1883
Finland
Resided: Virginia, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
Death: February 6, 1923
Gender: Man
Occupation: Pastor, Finnish Luthern Church
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Lappala was a former newspaper editor in Duluth.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1923-MN-014068). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). United States Census, 1920. The Duluth Herald, June 15, 1922 (p. 16). The Ely Miner, June 16, 1922 (p. 10). The Eveleth News, February 8, 1923 (p. 5).
Photo of Risto Lappala
Photo of Risto Lappala
The Ely Miner, June 16, 1922 (p. 10).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1922 State House, District 61 General Nonpartisan 2,601 16.11% Lost