Richard E. (Dick) Mertz Candidate

Born: April 12, 1921
Weyburn, Saskatchewan
Canada
Resided: Shakopee, Minnesota
Scott County
Death: March 15, 2011
Gender: Man
Occupation: Insurance agency owner and agent
Military Service: Canadian Air Force. U.S. Army Air Corps, World War II (Staff Sergeant).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative)
Offices Held: Scott County Commissioner (1981-1993).
Sources: Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2011-MN-008373). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 13, 1962 (p. 14). Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, November 4, 1962 (p. UM4). SW News Media, "Obituarys from the March 17 Valley News," March 17, 2011.
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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
09/13/1966 State Senate, District 14 Primary Nonpartisan 2,810 22.16% Lost
11/06/1962 State Senate, District 12 General Nonpartisan 8,158 48.90% Lost
09/11/1962 State Senate, District 12 Primary Nonpartisan 4,187 41.44% Won