Earl H. Elfers Explained

Earl H. Elfers (May 26, 1913 – September 1, 1983) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Elfers was born on May 26, 1913, in Bassett, Wisconsin.^[1] He attended high school in Wilmot, Wisconsin. He died on September 1, 1983.^[2]

Career

Elfers was a Democrat. He was elected to the Assembly in 1962. The election was contested due to ballots that were initially declared invalid. The Republican-dominated lower house voted to install Russell Olson, a Republican, instead, after Elfers had already been seated. However, in 1964 the Racine Circuit Court ruled that Elfers was the legitimate assemblyman.^{[3] [4]}

Additionally, Elfers was Chairman of Trevor, Wisconsin, Director of the Trevor School Board, and a member of the Kenosha County, Wisconsin Board.

Notes and References

1. Book: Members of the Assembly. 1966. Wisconsin Blue Book. 2014-02-15.
2. Social Security Death Index
3. News: Republican Is Awarded Disputed Assembly Seat . Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. January 25, 1963. 1. Newspapers.com. February 24, 2015 .
4. News: Elfers Suing State for Assemblyman Pay . The Daily Telegram. July 14, 1964. 8. Newspapers.com. February 24, 2015 .