Ralph (R.S.) Thornton Candidate
| Born: |
July 21, 1892 La Bolt, South Dakota Grant County United States |
| Resided: |
Alexandria,
Minnesota
Douglas County |
| Death: | February 8, 1960 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | Douglas County Attorney (four years). |
| Notes: | Thornton moved to Alexandria in 1914. He served as Alexandria City Attorney for 26 years. |
| Sources: | South Dakota Birth Certificate Index (#765168). Minnesota Historical SOciety Death Certificate Index (1960-MN-004194). World War II Draft Registration Card (July 8, 1942). United States Census, 1930. Austin Daily Herald, May 9, 1932 (p. 3). The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, May 9, 1932 (p. 9). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, February 9, 1960 (p. 18). |
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, February 9, 1960 (p. 18).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1932 | State House, District 47 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,219 | 41.05% | Lost |