Robert J. Kelly Candidate
| Born: |
August 30, 1908 Minneapolis, Minnesota Hennepin County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | February 10, 1990 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Organizer, Hotel and Restaurant Workers Union |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War II (Staff Sergeant, 1944-1946). |
| Political Party: | Communist |
| Notes: | Kelly was secretary of the Hennepin County Communist Party. He was also a candidate for Minneapolis Alderman (4th Ward) in 1943. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (DC-24498). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1990-MN-007667). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. United States Census, 1940. Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, November 3, 1946 (p. L14). |
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, November 3, 1946 (p. L14).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1950 | State House, District 31 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,479 | 18.14% | Lost |
| 11/02/1948 | State House, District 31 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,442 | 15.68% | Lost |
| 11/05/1946 | State Senate, District 31 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,328 | 28.46% | Lost |
| 11/03/1942 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | General | Communist | 18,777 | 2.62% | Lost |
| 11/05/1940 | State House, District 30 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,454 | 19.86% | Lost |
| 09/10/1940 | State House, District 30 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,400 | 18.43% | Won |