Louis A. Murray Candidate

Born: September 16, 1913
East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Polk County
United States
Resided: East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Polk County
Death: January 24, 1994
Gender: Man
Occupation: Railway conductor
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War II (Technical 4).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus)
Offices Held: East Grand Forks Municipal Judge (1945-1948). East Grand Forks Alderman: At-Large (1949-1950, 1971-1974). State Senator: SD 66 (1951-1963). Mayor of East Grand Forks (1963-1966, 1975-1988). State Representative: HD 66B (1967-1971). East Grand Forks Alderman: At-Large (1971-1974).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1913-23072). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1994-MN-002236). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Minneapolis Star Tribune, Juanuary 25, 1994 (p. B7).
Photo of Louis A. Murray
Photo of Louis A. Murray
60th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 8 7
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1968 State House, District 66B General Nonpartisan 5,784 52.59% Won
11/08/1966 State House, District 66B General Nonpartisan 5,410 56.61% Won
09/13/1966 State House, District 66B Primary Nonpartisan 1,932 35.18% Won
11/06/1962 State Senate, District 66 General Nonpartisan 8,969 47.46% Lost
09/11/1962 State Senate, District 66 Primary Nonpartisan 4,884 42.56% Won
11/04/1958 State Senate, District 66 General Nonpartisan 7,238 57.60% Won
11/02/1954 State Senate, District 66 General Nonpartisan 7,920 62.03% Won
11/07/1950 State Senate, District 66 General Nonpartisan 6,603 51.83% Won