Dick Franson Candidate
| Born: |
February 14, 1929 Little Falls, Minnesota Morrison County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | May 27, 2015 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Industrial salesman |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, Korean Conflict (1st Sergeant). U.S. Navy, Seabees, Vietnam War (Engineering and Petty Officer 1st Class, 1969-1970). |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Farmer-Labor; Independent-Republican |
| Offices Held: | Minneapolis Alderman: 12th Ward (1963-1965). |
| Notes: | Franson retired as a Chief Appraiser for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2015-MN-021709). World War II Draft Registration Card (March 28, 1947). Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 31, 2015 (p. B9). |
Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 31, 2015 (p. B9).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 18 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2014 | Secretary of State | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 44,700 | 29.06% | Lost |
| 08/14/2012 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 6,837 | 3.38% | Lost |
| 08/10/2010 | Secretary of State | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 70,979 | 18.22% | Lost |
| 09/09/2008 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 3,923 | 1.56% | Lost |
| 09/12/2006 | Secretary of State | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 75,938 | 28.61% | Lost |
| 09/14/2004 | U.S. House, District 05 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 2,264 | 8.94% | Lost |
| 11/05/2002 | U.S. Senate | General | Write-In | 3 | 0.00% | Lost |
| 09/10/2002 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 11,884 | 4.94% | Lost |
| 09/12/2000 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 1,336 | 0.31% | Lost |
| 09/11/1998 | Secretary of State | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 75,156 | 18.24% | Lost |
| 09/10/1996 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 16,465 | 7.31% | Lost |
| 09/13/1994 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 6,063 | 1.58% | Lost |
| 09/15/1992 | U.S. House, District 03 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 8,526 | 40.00% | Lost |
| 09/11/1990 | Auditor | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 24,448 | 6.93% | Lost |
| 02/08/1977 | U.S. House, District 07 | Special Primary | Independent-Republican | 524 | 3.29% | Lost |
| 09/14/1976 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Independent-Republican | 32,115 | 22.98% | Lost |
| 09/15/1970 | Lieutenant Governor | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 119,177 | 32.52% | Lost |
| 09/13/1966 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 54,790 | 12.26% | Lost |