Anthony J. (Tony) Perpich Candidate

Born: February 10, 1932
Carson Lake, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
United States
Resided: Eveleth, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
Death: January 28, 2017
Gender: Man
Occupation: Dentist
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus)
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 62 (1967-1973); SD 06 (1973-1977).
Notes: Perpich was the younger brother of State Senator (SD 63, 1963-1971), Lieutenant Governor (1971-1976), and Governor (1976-1979, 1983-1991) Rudy Perpich and older brother State Senator (SD 63, 1971-1973; SD 05, 1973-1981) George F. Perpich.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1932-25347). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2017-MN-003516). Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 1, 2017 (p. B6).
Photo of Anthony J. Perpich
Photo of Anthony J. Perpich
68th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 5 4
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/10/1974 U.S. House, District 08 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 29,899 29.09% Lost
11/07/1972 State Senate, District 06 General Nonpartisan 16,702 61.90% Won
11/03/1970 State Senate, District 62 General Nonpartisan 18,012 100.00% Won
11/08/1966 State Senate, District 62 General Nonpartisan 11,852 55.32% Won
09/13/1966 State Senate, District 62 Primary Nonpartisan 7,862 44.27% Won