Robert J. (Bob) Schmitz Candidate
| Born: |
April 23, 1921 Saint Lawrence Township, Minnesota Scott County United States |
| Resided: |
Jordan,
Minnesota
Scott County |
| Death: | October 11, 1999 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer and farm implement dealer |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal); Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Offices Held: | State Senator: SD 36 (1975-1991). |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1921-33483). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1999-MN-028775). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, November 9, 1966 (p. A5). The Minneapolis Star, October 27, 1970 (p. B3). |
72nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 14 | 11 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/1994 | Governor | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 139,109 | 36.40% | Lost |
| 11/04/1986 | State Senate, District 36 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 13,764 | 60.44% | Won |
| 09/09/1986 | State Senate, District 36 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 6,787 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/02/1982 | State Senate, District 36 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 15,070 | 58.54% | Won |
| 09/14/1982 | State Senate, District 36 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 5,700 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/04/1980 | State Senate, District 36 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 22,359 | 63.53% | Won |
| 09/09/1980 | State Senate, District 36 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 1,895 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/02/1976 | State Senate, District 36 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 22,090 | 72.03% | Won |
| 09/14/1976 | State Senate, District 36 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 2,047 | 100.00% | Won |
| 12/14/1974 | State Senate, District 36 | Special | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 5,407 | 53.17% | Won |
| 11/30/1974 | State Senate, District 36 | Special Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 1,130 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/03/1970 | State Senate, District 14 | General | Nonpartisan | 12,435 | 48.03% | Lost |
| 11/08/1966 | State Senate, District 14 | General | Nonpartisan | 10,508 | 47.11% | Lost |
| 09/13/1966 | State Senate, District 14 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 3,010 | 23.74% | Won |