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]

References

  1. ^ "Former Legislator Dies At Bangor". Portland Press Herald. Associated Press. 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.


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