Ralph Perkins (Maine politician) explained

Ralph Linwood Perkins Sr. (1888-1967) was an American farmer and politician from Maine.[1] Perkins, a Republican, served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1919–20 and the Maine Senate from 1927-28.

In June 1928, Ku Klux Klan Grand Dragon DeForest H. Perkins of Portland resigned following the defeat of Klan-backed candidates Ralph Owen Brewster for U.S. Senate and John Smith for governor. Ralph Perkins (no relation) was mentioned as possible replacement as Grand Dragon.[2]

In 1941, Perkins was a vocal proponent of the Townsend Plan.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Former Legislator Dies At Bangor . Associated Press . Portland Press Herald . October 13, 1967.
  2. "Clean Sweep of the Brewster Officeholders Predicted" The Lewiston Daily Sun, June 29, 1928.
  3. "Third District Townsend Clubs Meet in Brewer," Bangor Daily News, June 21, 1941.