Delores (Dee) Knaak Candidate

Born: July 13, 1929
Hibbing, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
United States
Resided: White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: February 9, 2020
Gender: Woman
Occupation: Former teacher
Political Party: Republican; Independent-Republican
Offices Held: Ramsey County Comissioner (1972-1975). State Senator: SD 49 (1977-1981).
Notes: Born Delores Jean McComber. Knaak was the mother of Independent-Republican State Senator Fritz Knaak (SD 53, 1983-1993).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1929-24729). The Minneapolis Star, October 25, 1974 (p. B8).
Photo of Delores Knaak
Photo of Delores Knaak
The Minneapolis Star, October 25, 1974 (p. B8).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 6 4
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1980 State Senate, District 49 General Independent-Republican 14,403 46.53% Lost
09/09/1980 State Senate, District 49 Primary Independent-Republican 1,019 100.00% Won
12/03/1977 State Senate, District 49 Special Independent-Republican 3,441 60.71% Won
11/19/1977 State Senate, District 49 Special Primary Independent-Republican 1,324 66.07% Won
11/05/1974 State House, District 49B General Republican 3,569 48.67% Lost
09/10/1974 State House, District 49B Primary Republican 799 100.00% Won