Richard L. Tighe Candidate
| Born: |
January 13, 1902 St. Paul, Minnesota Ramsey County United States |
| Resided: |
Wayzata,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | April 30, 1938 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 36 (1935-1938). |
| Notes: | Tighe was the son of Republican State Representative Ambrose Tighe (HD 36, 1903-1905, 1907-1909). He was found dead in his automobile in his garage and his death was ruled by the coroner as a suicide. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1930. United States of America, Department of State, Passport Application (#450254, June 24, 1924). The Minneapolis Tribune, May 1, 1938 (p. 14). |
49th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1936 | State House, District 36 | General | Nonpartisan | 9,538 | 60.94% | Won |
| 11/06/1934 | State House, District 36 | General | Nonpartisan | 8,242 | 60.01% | Won |