Ernest E. (Ernie) Schafer Candidate

Born: January 13, 1914
Sherburn, Minnesota
Martin County
United States
Resided: Buffalo Lake, Minnesota
Renville County
Death: April 4, 1993
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer and bank director
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 16 (1963-1967); HD 16A (1967-1971).
Notes: Schafer was the father of Independent-Republican State Representative Gary Schafer (HD 23A, 1981-1983; HD 35A, 1983-1993).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1993-MN-010417). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Ernest E. Schafer
Photo of Ernest E. Schafer
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 7 6
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1970 State House, District 16A General Nonpartisan 4,428 49.76% Lost
09/15/1970 State House, District 16A Primary Nonpartisan 1,596 39.16% Won
11/05/1968 State House, District 16A General Nonpartisan 5,226 52.92% Won
11/08/1966 State House, District 16A General Nonpartisan 4,410 52.40% Won
11/03/1964 State House, District 16 General Nonpartisan 5,771 55.52% Won
11/06/1962 State House, District 16 General Nonpartisan 5,097 58.18% Won
09/11/1962 State House, District 16 Primary Nonpartisan 2,226 40.02% Won