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).
Photo of Ralph Thornton
Photo of Ralph Thornton
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