Richard (Dick) Zasada Candidate

Born: June 19, 1932
St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: June 27, 2021
Gender: Man
Occupation: Real estate dealer
Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps, Korean Conflict (Private 1st Class).
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor; Independent-Republican
Notes: Born Richard James Zasadzinski. Zasada was a former Golden Gloves boxer.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1932-43375). Brainerd Daily Dispatch, September 15, 1976 (p. 2). Minneapolis Tribune, September 10, 1978 (p. A10). Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services, "Richard Zasada Sr.," June 2021.
Photo of Richard Zasada
Photo of Richard Zasada
Minneapolis Tribune, August 21, 1978 (p. B7).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1982 State House, District 66A General Independent-Republican 3,251 26.73% Lost
09/14/1982 State House, District 66A Primary Independent-Republican 1,109 100.00% Won
09/12/1978 State House, District 64B Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 1,480 42.27% Lost