Ray Strand Candidate

Born: August 31, 1915
Milan, Minnesota
Chippewa County
United States
Resided: Milan, Minnesota
Chippewa County
Death: February 11, 2005
Gender: Man
Occupation: Lumber and fertilizer businessman
Political Party: 151
Offices Held: Milan City Councilor (35 years). Mayor of Milan (10 years).
Notes: Born Raymond Norwald Strand. Strand served as Milan Fire Chief for 20 years. Strand's date of birth is listed as September 1, 1915 on his World War II Draft Registration Card bu August 31, 1915 on his birth and death certificates.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1915-05447). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2005-MN-005429). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). West Central Daily Tribune, July 6, 1978 (p. 7).
Photo of Ray Strand
Photo of Ray Strand
West Central Daily Tribune, July 6, 1978 (p. 7).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 4 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1980 State House, District 15B General Independent-Republican 6,973 49.85% Lost
09/09/1980 State House, District 15B Primary Independent-Republican 1,723 100.00% Won
11/07/1978 State House, District 15B General Independent-Republican 5,793 49.14% Lost
09/12/1978 State House, District 15B Primary Independent-Republican 1,098 100.00% Won

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Ray Strand's 1978 HD 15B general election campaign
Print advertisement for Ray Strand's 1978 HD 15B general election campaign
West Central Daily Tribune, November 4, 1978 (p. 11).