Robert A. Forsythe Candidate
| Born: |
October 22, 1921 Menomonie, Wisconsin Dunn County United States |
| Resided: |
Edina,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | June 10, 2007 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War II (Captain). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Fourth Judicial District Court Judge. |
| Notes: | Forsythe was the husband of State Representative Mary Forsythe (HD 39A, 1973-1983; HD 42B, 1983-1991). He was a former Republican state party chair. |
| Sources: | Wisocnsin Birth Certificate Index. World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). United States Social Security Death Index. Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 15, 2007 (p. B6). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1970 | Attorney General | General | Republican | 644,390 | 48.64% | Lost |
| 09/15/1970 | Attorney General | Primary | Republican | 201,802 | 87.89% | Won |
| 11/08/1966 | U.S. Senate | General | Republican | 574,868 | 45.21% | Lost |
| 09/13/1966 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Republican | 211,282 | 81.19% | Won |