Ruth Simmons Candidate

Born: August 1, 1927
Mayville, North Dakota
Traill County
United States
Resided: Gilbert, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
Death: December 3, 2017
Gender: Woman
Occupation: Substitute teacher, Iron Range schools
Political Party: 151
Notes: Born Ruth Eleanor Olson.
Sources: Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2017-MN-040532). Minneapolis Star and Tribune, July 17, 1986 (p. B5). Duluth News-Tribune & Herald, October 26, 1986 (p. B5).
Photo of Ruth Simmons
Photo of Ruth Simmons
Duluth News-Tribune & Herald, October 26, 1986 (p. B5).

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
11/08/1988 State House, District 06B General Independent-Republican 3,412 25.53% Lost
09/13/1988 State House, District 06B Primary Independent-Republican 621 100.00% Won
11/04/1986 State House, District 06B General Independent-Republican 2,119 18.92% Lost
09/09/1986 State House, District 06B Primary Independent-Republican 341 100.00% Won