Rick Serra Candidate

Born: July 1, 1944
Remedios, Villa Clara
Cuba
Resided: Bloomington, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: October 23, 1997
Gender: Man
Racial Minority: Hispanic (Cuban-American)
Occupation: Foreign language instructor and president, Serra, Hundley and Flores
Political Party: Independent-Republican
Notes: Born Enrique Secundino Serra. Serra was the first Hispanic endorsed by a major party for a U.S. House seat in Minnesota.
Sources: Florida Death Certificate Index. United States Social Security Applications and Claims Index. Minneapolis Star and Tribune, June 22, 1986 (p. A19). Winona Daily News, September 11, 1986 (p. 7). Minneapolis Star and Tribune, October 30, 1986 (p. V6).
Photo of Rick Serra
Photo of Rick Serra
Minneapolis Star and Tribune, October 30, 1986 (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
11/04/1986 U.S. House, District 05 General Independent-Republican 37,583 25.92% Lost
09/09/1986 U.S. House, District 05 Primary Independent-Republican 7,655 59.27% Won