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Ernest Ralston

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Ernest Ralston
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 7th district
In office
1977–1983
Succeeded byJ. C. Maddox
Personal details
Born(1935-05-01)May 1, 1935
Gordon County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 1990(1990-02-02) (aged 54)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Frances Brown
(m. 1956)
[1]
Children2[2][3]
Alma materNew Mexico State University

Ernest Ralston (May 1, 1935 – February 2, 1990) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 7th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[2]

Life and career[edit]

Ralston was born in Gordon County, Georgia. He attended New Mexico State University and served in the United States Army.[2] He was a rancher.[4]

In 1977, Ralston was elected to represent the 7th district of the Georgia House of Representatives. He served until 1983, when he was succeeded by J. C. Maddox.[5]

Ralston died in February 1990, at the age of 54.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1977-1978" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Mr. Ernest Ralston". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. February 4, 1990. p. 44. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ "Legislature". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. August 30, 1978. p. 25. Retrieved January 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  5. ^ "Georgia House of Representatives Results", Georgia General Assembly