Obi Sium Candidate
| Born: |
1942 Adengoda Eritrea |
| Resided: |
Oakdale,
Minnesota
Washington County |
| Death: | -- |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Hydrologist and hydrolic engineer, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Notes: | Sium came to the United States in 1973 and obtained his citizenship in 1982. |
| Sources: | Voice of America, "Eritrean-American Engineer to Run for the U.S. Congress," May 25, 2006. Minnesota Public Radio, 2006, "4th District: Obi Sium." Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 6, 2006 (p. V6). |
Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 6, 2006 (p. V6).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2006 | U.S. House, District 04 | General | Republican | 74,797 | 30.23% | Lost |
| 09/12/2006 | U.S. House, District 04 | Primary | Republican | 8,802 | 64.20% | Won |