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).
Photo of Robert J. Schmitz
Photo of Robert J. Schmitz
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