Edwin J. (E.J.) Chilgren Candidate
| Born: |
July 4, 1897 Jämtland Jämtland County Sweden |
| Resided: |
Littlefork,
Minnesota
Koochiching County |
| Death: | August 31, 1972 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Publisher, Littlefork Times |
| Military Service: | U.S. Navy, World War I (Pharmacist Second Class, 1918). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus) |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 62 (1927-1963); HD 64 (1963-1965). |
| Notes: | Chilgren founded the Littlefork Times in 1921 and was its publisher until 1964. Chilgren was Speaker of the Minnesota House for the 1959 and 1961 sessions. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1972-MN-020858). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, September 1, 1972 (p. B10). Minneapolis Tribune, September 1, 1972 P. B14). |
49th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1962 | State House, District 64 | General | Nonpartisan | 6,355 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/08/1960 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,524 | 57.52% | Won |
| 09/13/1960 | State House, District 62 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,147 | 46.75% | Won |
| 11/04/1958 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,020 | 59.20% | Won |
| 11/06/1956 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,697 | 50.96% | Won |
| 11/02/1954 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,889 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/05/1952 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,552 | 61.36% | Won |
| 11/07/1950 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,192 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/02/1948 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,724 | 68.10% | Won |
| 11/05/1946 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,238 | 98.56% | Won |
| 11/07/1944 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,924 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/03/1942 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,857 | 52.18% | Won |
| 11/05/1940 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,253 | 58.57% | Won |
| 11/08/1938 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,167 | 62.17% | Won |
| 11/03/1936 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,879 | 61.12% | Won |
| 11/06/1934 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,928 | 53.13% | Won |
| 11/08/1932 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,687 | 52.98% | Won |
| 11/06/1930 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,518 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/06/1928 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,579 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/02/1926 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,765 | 62.01% | Won |