Bob Carlson Candidate
| Born: |
July 28, 1926 Thief River Falls, Minnesota Pennington County United States |
| Resided: |
Thief River Falls,
Minnesota
Pennington County |
| Death: | February 12, 2012 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Supervisor of carrier paper boys in Northwest Minnesota, Minneapolis Star and Tribune (1953-1981) |
| Military Service: | U.S. Navy, World War II (1943-1946). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal) |
| Offices Held: | Thief River Falls City Councilor: At-Large, First Ward (1954-1969). Mayor of Thief River Falls (1974-1991). |
| Notes: | Carlson was also a volunteer fireman in Thief River Falls for 20 years. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1926-22594). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 8, 1946). The Minneapolis Tribune, September 29, 1968 (p. C1). Fergus Falls Journal, November 9, 1972 (p. 7). Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 16, 2012 (p. B6). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1972 | State House, District 01B | General | Nonpartisan | 6,169 | 44.78% | Lost |