Robert V. (Bob) Leiseth Candidate
| Born: |
April 29, 1928 Sisseton, South Dakota Roberts County United States |
| Resided: |
Detroit Lakes,
Minnesota
Becker County |
| Death: | June 30, 2016 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Bank executive |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army National Guard, Korean Conflict (1st Lieutenant, 1946-1952). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus) |
| Sources: | Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2016-MN-021597). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 29, 1946). Minneapolis Tribune, November 10, 1966 (p. 11). |
66th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1976 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Independent-Republican | 64,333 | 26.62% | Lost |
| 09/14/1976 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Independent-Republican | 18,592 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/03/1970 | State Senate, District 65 | General | Nonpartisan | 8,531 | 45.45% | Lost |
| 11/08/1966 | State Senate, District 65 | General | Nonpartisan | 8,901 | 51.76% | Won |
| 09/13/1966 | State Senate, District 65 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,957 | 28.27% | Won |