Ely R. Schenck Candidate

Born: August 22, 1889
Mitchell Township, Minnesota
Wilkin County
United States
Resided: Mitchell Township, Minnesota
Wilkin County
Death: October 17, 1982
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: Mitchell Township Town Board member. Mitchell Township School Board member. State Representative: HD 49 (1949-1953, 1955-1957).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1982-MN-027086). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 4, 1917). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). United States Census, 1950. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Ely R. Schenck
Photo of Ely R. Schenck
56th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 6 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1956 State House, District 49 General Nonpartisan 2,049 44.98% Lost
11/02/1954 State House, District 49 General Nonpartisan 2,012 52.21% Won
11/05/1952 State House, District 49 General Nonpartisan 1,865 39.67% Lost
11/07/1950 State House, District 49 General Nonpartisan 1,941 53.41% Won
11/02/1948 State House, District 49 General Nonpartisan 2,095 51.45% Won
11/05/1946 State House, District 49 General Nonpartisan 1,412 46.13% Lost