Bob Decker Candidate

Born: November 10, 1922
Wimberly, Texas
Hays County
United States
Resided: Bemidji, Minnesota
Beltrami County
Death: October 19, 1999
Gender: Man
Occupation: Professor, Bemidji State University
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War II (Lieutenant Colonel).
Political Party: Independent-Republican
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 04 (1987-1991).
Notes: Decker served as president of Bemidji State University from 1968 to 1980.
Sources: World War II Draft Registration Card (June 30, 1942). United States Social Security Death Index. Minneapolis Star Tribune, November 19, 1987 (p. A29). Minneapolis Star Tribune, October 22, 1999 (p. B7).
Photo of Bob Decker
Photo of Bob Decker
Minneapolis Star Tribune, October 22, 1999 (p. B7).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 4 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1990 State Senate, District 04 General Independent-Republican 11,700 42.96% Lost
09/11/1990 State Senate, District 04 Primary Independent-Republican 6,098 100.00% Won
11/03/1987 State Senate, District 04 Special Independent-Republican 8,800 51.43% Won
09/29/1987 State Senate, District 04 Special Primary Independent-Republican 2,121 57.40% Won