Ralph Blackstad Candidate
| Born: |
May 28, 1930 Minnesota Ramsey County United States |
| Resided: |
Dassel,
Minnesota
Meeker County |
| Death: | December 15, 1990 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Military Service: | U.S. Air Force, Korean Conflict (Staff Sergeant, 1950-1953). |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | Blackstad ran for Coon Rapids Mayor in 1967 and placed third out of four candidates in the primary. Blackstad unsuccessfully ran for Coon Rapids City Council (at-large) in 1968 and 1970. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1930-43827). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1990-MN-031383). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Minneapolis Star, September 14, 1967 (p. B4). The Minneapolis Star, November 6, 1968 (p. B20). The Minneapolis Star, November 4, 1970 (p. D11). Winona Daily News, July 23, 1974 (p. 4). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/1974 | State House, District 22A | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 3,881 | 37.46% | Lost |
| 09/10/1974 | State House, District 22A | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 2,001 | 100.00% | Won |