Gerald W. (Jerry) Brekke Candidate
| Born: |
September 1, 1922 Fergus Falls, Minnesota Otter Tail County United States |
| Resided: |
Saint Peter,
Minnesota
Nicollet County |
| Death: | March 28, 2006 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Professor of education, Gustavus Adolpus College |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army Air Corps, World War II (1943-1946). |
| Political Party: | Independent-Republican; Independence |
| Offices Held: | Saint Peter School Board member (1965-1974). |
| Notes: | Brekke was a U.S. Defense Department official under Gerald Ford. He taught at Gustavus Adolphus from 1962 to 1987. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1922-24036). World War II Draft Registration Card (June 27, 1942). United States Social Security Death Index. United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Tribune, September 9, 1976 (p. VG1). Minneapolis Star Tribune, April 4, 2006 (p. B6). |
Minneapolis Tribune, September 9, 1976 (p. VG1).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2000 | U.S. House, District 02 | General | Independence | 7,785 | 2.70% | Lost |
| 09/12/2000 | U.S. House, District 02 | Primary | Independence | 292 | 52.61% | Won |
| 11/07/1978 | Secretary of State | General | Independent-Republican | 664,829 | 43.97% | Lost |
| 09/12/1978 | Secretary of State | Primary | Independent-Republican | 104,800 | 52.83% | Won |
| 11/02/1976 | U.S. Senate | General | Independent-Republican | 478,602 | 25.03% | Lost |
| 09/14/1976 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Independent-Republican | 76,183 | 54.51% | Won |
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