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. |
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 |