William Ervin Candidate
| Born: |
September 4, 1886 Birmingham, Iowa Van Buren County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | April 2, 1951 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Farmer-Labor |
| Offices Held: | Pine County Attorney (1911-1919). Minnesota Attorney General (1936-1939). |
| Notes: | Ervin was Assistant Attorney General from 1933 to 1936 before he was appointed Attorney General by Governor Hjalmar Petersen. He served as Deputy Hennepin County Land Commissioner from 1943 to 1947 and Hennepin County Land Commissioner from 1947 to 1949. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1951-MN-019868). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, November 28, 1936 (p. 2). The Minneapolis Star, April 3, 1951 (p. 13). |
The Minneapolis Star, November 28, 1936 (p. 1).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1938 | Attorney General | General | Farmer-Labor | 378,385 | 35.56% | Lost |