Nancy Brataas Candidate

Born: January 19, 1928
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: April 17, 2014
Gender: Woman
Occupation: Management and data processing consultant
Political Party: Independent-Republican
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 33 (1975-1993).
Notes: Born Nancy Gaylord Osborn. Brataas was the second woman to serve in the Minnesota Senate. She had served as the state Republican Party Chair from 1964 to 1966.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1928-35368). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2014-MN-012175). Minneapolis Tribune, December 17, 1974 (p. A4). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Nancy Brataas
Photo of Nancy Brataas
72nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 11 11
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1990 State Senate, District 33 General Independent-Republican 14,575 56.50% Won
09/11/1990 State Senate, District 33 Primary Independent-Republican 4,221 51.16% Won
11/04/1986 State Senate, District 33 General Independent-Republican 11,030 69.02% Won
09/09/1986 State Senate, District 33 Primary Independent-Republican 2,509 100.00% Won
11/02/1982 State Senate, District 33 General Independent-Republican 15,740 71.23% Won
09/14/1982 State Senate, District 33 Primary Independent-Republican 4,916 100.00% Won
11/04/1980 State Senate, District 33 General Independent-Republican 15,940 66.48% Won
09/09/1980 State Senate, District 33 Primary Independent-Republican 2,030 100.00% Won
11/02/1976 State Senate, District 33 General Independent-Republican 15,187 66.81% Won
02/01/1975 State Senate, District 33 Special Republican 5,781 58.22% Won
01/18/1975 State Senate, District 33 Special Primary Republican 2,507 56.95% Won