Ray Gesell Candidate

Born: March 19, 1896
La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse County
United States
Resided: Moorhead, Minnesota
Clay County
Death: February 15, 1981
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War I (Private, 1918).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 49 (1945-1951).
Sources: North Dakota State Department of Health, Certificate of Death (#81-000670). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. United States Census, 1940.
Photo of Ray Gesell
Photo of Ray Gesell
54th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1948 State House, District 49 General Nonpartisan 6,060 56.49% Won
11/05/1946 State House, District 49 General Nonpartisan 4,442 56.98% Won
11/07/1944 State House, District 49 General Nonpartisan 4,926 52.85% Won