Robert O. (Bob) Ashbach Candidate

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Born: July 18, 1916
Waconia, Minnesota
Carver County
United States
Resided: Arden Hills, Minnesota
Ramsey County


St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: October 23, 1990
Gender: Man
Occupation: President, Ashbach Construction Company
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus); Independent-Republican
Offices Held: Arden Hills City Councilor (1950-1952). Mayor of Arden Hills (1952-1962). State Representative: HD 43 (1963-1967). State Senator: SD 49 (1967-1973); SD 48 (1973-1983).
Notes: Ashbach later became the founder and Chairman of the Board of Roseville State Bank in the 1970s after he sold his construction company to a brother. Ashbach campaigned for the 1982 Independent-Republican gubernatorial nomination, but withdrew after losing the party endorsement to Lieutenant Governor Lou Wangberg.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1990-MN-027608). Minneapolis Star Tribune, October 25, 1990 (p. B6).
Photo of Robert O. Ashbach
Photo of Robert O. Ashbach
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 8 8
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1980 State Senate, District 48 General Independent-Republican 20,733 68.58% Won
09/09/1980 State Senate, District 48 Primary Independent-Republican 878 100.00% Won
11/02/1976 State Senate, District 48 General Independent-Republican 17,154 57.21% Won
11/07/1972 State Senate, District 48 General Nonpartisan 17,662 71.73% Won
11/03/1970 State Senate, District 49 General Nonpartisan 16,305 67.25% Won
11/08/1966 State Senate, District 49 General Nonpartisan 14,734 73.90% Won
11/03/1964 State House, District 43 General Nonpartisan 21,836 100.00% Won
11/06/1962 State House, District 43 General Nonpartisan 11,099 59.20% Won