Joseph Robbie Candidate
| Born: |
July 7, 1916 Sisseton, South Dakota Roberts County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | January 7, 1990 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | Robbie secured the Miami Dolphins franchise in August 1965 and was the team's only owner until his death in 1990. |
| Sources: | United States Social Security Applications and Claims Index. World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Census, 1950. The Beauford Gazette (Beauford, South Carolina), January 8, 1990 (p. 1). |
Minneapolis Spokesman, October 26, 1956 (p. 7).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1958 | U.S. House, District 05 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 44,453 | 42.66% | Lost |
| 09/09/1958 | U.S. House, District 05 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 21,277 | 75.00% | Won |
| 11/06/1956 | U.S. House, District 05 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 64,602 | 43.99% | Lost |
| 09/11/1956 | U.S. House, District 05 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 34,343 | 100.00% | Won |
Additional Images
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, November 5, 1956 (p. 19).