Roland C. (Butch) Riemers Candidate
| Born: |
May 15, 1943 Minnesota Wabasha County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | -- |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Fireman |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan; Republican; Independent-Republican |
| Notes: | Riemers was also a candidate for the Minneapolis City Council (3rd Ward) in 1969. Riemers was fired from the Minneapolis Fire Department during his 1970 HD 40 campaign after being arrest in April 1970 for his connection to the operation of The Model Shop, a studio where amateur photographers took photos of nude models. He was charged with operating a disorderly house. Riemers later became a registered nurse. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Birth Certificate Index. The Minneapolis Tribune, March 13, 1969 (p. 22). The Minneapolis Star, April 3, 1970 (p. 1). |
The Minneapolis Tribune, October 29, 1970 (p. VG3).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/1976 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Independent-Republican | 9,307 | 6.66% | Lost |
| 09/12/1972 | U.S. House, District 05 | Primary | Republican | 5,640 | 28.40% | Lost |
| 11/03/1970 | State House, District 40 | General | Nonpartisan | 1,894 | 11.04% | Lost |