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    Ainley, Jr., John Albert

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    House 1979-82 (District 4A)

    Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

    Counties Served:  Beltrami, Hubbard

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 7/24/1939 (uncertain)
    Birth Place: Iowa
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 5/3/2001
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Park Rapids
    Occupation (when first elected): Businessman

    EDUCATION

    Bemidji High School; Secondary;
    Bemidji State University; B.S.; Mass Communication

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Military: United States Army Security Agency (3 years); 19?? to 19??
    State Legislative Staff: Minnesota Senate (Senate Republican Caucus Spokesman); 199? to 199?

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Cindy Eberhardt-Ainley
    Children: Four children: Jin, Nam, and Sunny (daughters); Jack (son)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1981-82 lists his birth month as June. The Minnesota Historical Society's Death Certificate Index lists July.

    He unsuccessfully sought the Independent-Republican party endorsement for Minnesota Governor in the 1982 election.

    He died at United Hospital in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

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    Total Days Served: 1462

    SESSIONS SERVED

    72nd Legislative Session (1981-1982)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 04A
    Elected: 11/4/1980
    Residence: Park Rapids
    Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
    Counties Represented: Beltrami, Hubbard
    Occupation: Businessman
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Education
    • Energy
    • Regulated Industries
    Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader
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    71st Legislative Session (1979-1980)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 04A
    Elected: 11/7/1978
    Residence: Park Rapids
    Term of Office: 1/3/1979 to 1/5/1981
    Counties Represented: Beltrami, Hubbard
    Occupation: Businessman
    Party: Independent Republican
    Committees:
    • Commerce, Economic Development and Housing
    • Commerce, Economic Development and Housing: Tourism and Consumer Protection
    • Education
    • Education: Higher Education Division
    • Energy and Utilities
    • Energy and Utilities: Utilities Regulation and Pricing

    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    Kumar, Kavita. "John Ainley, Former Legislator and Newspaper Owner, Dies (Obituary)." Star Tribune, May 4, 2001.

    Salisbury, Bill. "John Ainley, Former GOP Legislator, Dies (Obituary)." St. Paul Pioneer Press, May 4, 2001.


    These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

    The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library has collected newspaper articles on legislators since 1973. They are available in the Library.

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