Dean Barkley Candidate
| Born: |
August 31, 1950 Annandale, Minnesota Wright County United States |
| Resided: |
Plymouth,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | -- |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Independent; Reform; Independence |
| Offices Held: | U.S. Senator (2002-2003). |
| Notes: | Barkley founded the Minnesota Reform Party (later known as the Minnesota Independence Party). |
| Sources: | Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. St. Cloud Times, October 27, 1992 (p. 3). |
U.S. Senate Historical Office.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2012 | Supreme Court Associate Justice | General | Nonpartisan | 847,515 | 40.67% | Lost |
| 11/04/2008 | U.S. Senate | General | Independence | 437,505 | 15.15% | Lost |
| 09/09/2008 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Independence | 6,678 | 58.88% | Won |
| 11/05/1996 | U.S. Senate | General | Reform | 152,333 | 6.98% | Lost |
| 09/10/1996 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Reform | 3,553 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/08/1994 | U.S. Senate | General | Independence | 95,400 | 5.38% | Lost |
| 11/03/1992 | U.S. House, District 06 | General | Independent | 48,329 | 16.05% | Lost |
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