Bill Paul Candidate
| Born: |
1952 |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Gender: | Man |
| Racial Minority: | Black |
| Occupation: | Boxing instructor |
| Military Service: | U.S. Air Force, Vietnam War. |
| Political Party: | Independent-Republican |
| Notes: | Paul was a former U.S. Air Force Heavyweight Boxing Champion. He created women's boxing and became the president and founder of the Women's Boxing Association in 1978, writing all of the rules. Paul coached one of the fighters in the first women's boxing match in Minnesota history in January 1978. |
| Sources: | Minneapolis Tribune, August 31, 1978 (p. D1). WCCO, "Minnesota Man Proud Of Women's Boxing Olympic Debut," February 18, 2012. |
Minneapolis Tribune, August 31, 1978 (p. D1).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1978 | State House, District 57A | General | Independent-Republican | 2,431 | 27.04% | Lost |
| 09/12/1978 | State House, District 57A | Primary | Independent-Republican | 319 | 100.00% | Won |