Robert J. Tennessen Candidate
| Born: |
August 24, 1939 Adrian, Minnesota Nobles County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | -- |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | U.S. Air Force (1957-1961). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus); Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Offices Held: | State Senator: SD 38 (1971-1973); SD 56 (1973-1983). |
| Sources: | Minnesota Birth Certificate Index. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Minnesota Historical Society, Manuscripts Collection biographical note. The Minneapolis Tribune, September 10, 1970 (p. VG2). |
72nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1980 | State Senate, District 56 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 12,742 | 76.39% | Won |
| 09/09/1980 | State Senate, District 56 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 1,241 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/02/1976 | State Senate, District 56 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 12,903 | 75.53% | Won |
| 11/07/1972 | State Senate, District 56 | General | Nonpartisan | 11,057 | 62.75% | Won |
| 09/12/1972 | State Senate, District 56 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,607 | 52.96% | Won |
| 11/03/1970 | State Senate, District 38 | General | Nonpartisan | 6,446 | 58.11% | Won |
| 09/15/1970 | State Senate, District 38 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,017 | 42.35% | Won |