Robert E. (Bob) Short Candidate
| Born: |
July 20, 1917 Minneapolis, Minnesota Hennepin County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | November 20, 1982 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | U.S. Naval officer |
| Military Service: | U.S. Navy, World War II (Commander, 1941-1946, 1946-1948). |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | Short later became an owner of hotel and truck lines as well as the Minnesota Lakers/Los Angeles Lakers basketball team and the Washington Senators-Texas Rangers baseball franchise. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1917-44854). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1982-MN-028169). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Morning Tribune, April 16, 1946 (p. 9). Winona Daily News, September 11, 1978 (p. 1). The Minneapolis Tribune, November 21, 1982 (p. A7). |
Minneapolis Tribune, February 13, 1966 (p. E8).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1978 | U.S. Senate | Special | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 538,675 | 34.57% | Lost |
| 09/12/1978 | U.S. Senate | Special Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 257,269 | 48.03% | Won |
| 11/08/1966 | Lieutenant Governor | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 620,293 | 48.93% | Lost |
| 09/13/1966 | Lieutenant Governor | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 310,441 | 63.92% | Won |
| 07/08/1946 | U.S. House, District 03 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 5,265 | 26.90% | Lost |