Ed Gerchy Candidate

Born: June 1, 1928
Shelton, Connecticut
Fairfield County
United States
Resided: Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Benton County
Death: September 30, 2014
Gender: Man
Occupation: Owner, Outdoor Outlines (weekly newspaper)
Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps.
Political Party: Independent
Notes: Gerchy was a former Los Angeles Times reporter and radio reporter for WJON-AM. He moved to Sauk Rapids in 1960.
Sources: Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2014-MN-030214 ). World War II Draft Registration Card (June 4, 1946). St. Cloud Times, March 15, 1990 (p. C1). WJON, "Former WJON Outdoors Contributor Ed Gerchy Dies at 86," October 1, 2014.
Photo of Ed Gerchy
Photo of Ed Gerchy
St. Cloud Times, October 29, 1990 (p. A9).

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
11/06/1990 State Senate, District 17 General Independent 3,979 15.09% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Ed Gerchy's 1990 SD 17 general election campaign.
Print advertisement for Ed Gerchy's 1990 SD 17 general election campaign.
St. Cloud Times, October 29, 1990 (p. A9).