Earl Dettman Candidate
| Born: |
December 30, 1931 Marinette, Wisconsin Marinette County United States |
| Resided: |
Min,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | February 3, 1999 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Truck driver |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, Korean Conflict (Corporal). |
| Political Party: | Honest Government |
| Notes: | Dettman was the receipient of the Purple Heart, Army of Occupation Medal, Bronze Service Star Medal, and Silver Star for his service in Korea. Dettman ran for Mayor of Minneapolis but was defeated in the DFL primaries of 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, and 1981. Governor Wendell Anderson proclaimed February 8, 1973 as Earl Dettman Day for his charitable work. However, in October 1994 he pled guilty to felony theft for pawning clothing and toys while volunteering for Toys For Tots. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1999-MN-004855). Minneapolis Tribune, August 5, 1979 (p. B10). St. Cloud Daily Times, March 17, 1982 (p. C1). Minneapolis Star Tribune, December 16, 1994 (p. B7). Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 6, 1999 (p. B11). |
The Minneapolis Star, April 22, 1977 (p. B13).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1982 | Governor | General | Honest Government | 7,984 | 0.45% | Lost |