Robert B. (Bob) Lessard Candidate
| Born: |
May 18, 1931 Minnesota Koochiching County United States |
| Resided: |
International Falls,
Minnesota
Koochiching County |
| Death: | -- |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Owner, bar and boat tour service |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, Korean Conflict (1951-1954). |
| Political Party: | Republican; Democratic-Farmer-Labor; Independent |
| Offices Held: | State Senator: SD 03 (1977-2003). |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1931-12568). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Minneapolis Tribune, September 12, 1974 (p. B1). |
72nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | 16 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2018 | Attorney General | Primary | Republican | 63,722 | 21.68% | Lost |
| 11/07/2000 | State Senate, District 03 | General | Independent | 17,631 | 54.31% | Won |
| 11/05/1996 | State Senate, District 03 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 25,312 | 97.84% | Won |
| 09/10/1996 | State Senate, District 03 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 5,871 | 54.20% | Won |
| 11/03/1992 | State Senate, District 03 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 21,721 | 67.25% | Won |
| 09/15/1992 | State Senate, District 03 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 6,445 | 54.67% | Won |
| 11/06/1990 | State Senate, District 03 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 17,781 | 76.59% | Won |
| 09/11/1990 | State Senate, District 03 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 7,444 | 57.67% | Won |
| 11/04/1986 | State Senate, District 03 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 16,753 | 75.59% | Won |
| 09/09/1986 | State Senate, District 03 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 10,126 | 77.87% | Won |
| 11/02/1982 | State Senate, District 03 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 20,745 | 76.01% | Won |
| 09/14/1982 | State Senate, District 03 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 13,035 | 78.50% | Won |
| 11/04/1980 | State Senate, District 03 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 25,756 | 100.00% | Won |
| 09/09/1980 | State Senate, District 03 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 8,241 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/02/1976 | State Senate, District 03 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 21,953 | 100.00% | Won |
| 09/14/1976 | State Senate, District 03 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 4,897 | 37.32% | Won |
| 11/05/1974 | State House, District 03A | General | Write-In | 4,115 | 40.15% | Lost |
| 09/10/1974 | State House, District 03A | Primary | Republican | 3,307 | 100.00% | Won |