Sam R. Barr Candidate
| Born: |
May 19, 1914 Forsythe, Montana Rosebud County United States |
| Resided: |
Ortonville,
Minnesota
Big Stone County |
| Death: | July 26, 2001 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Electrician |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus) |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 48 (1961-1963); HD 24 (1963-1967); HD 24B (1967-1973). |
| Notes: | Barr was the brother-inlaw to State Senator Joe A. Josefson (SD 13, 1955-1963; SD 20, 1963-1977). He married Josefson's older sister Helga. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (2001-MN-522151). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). |
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 9 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/1972 | State House, District 15B | Primary | Nonpartisan | 1,741 | 29.20% | Lost |
| 11/03/1970 | State House, District 24B | General | Nonpartisan | 5,626 | 61.44% | Won |
| 11/05/1968 | State House, District 24B | General | Nonpartisan | 9,131 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/08/1966 | State House, District 24B | General | Nonpartisan | 5,395 | 55.19% | Won |
| 09/13/1966 | State House, District 24B | Primary | Nonpartisan | 3,516 | 47.82% | Won |
| 11/03/1964 | State House, District 24 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,086 | 69.35% | Won |
| 11/06/1962 | State House, District 24 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,572 | 55.84% | Won |
| 09/11/1962 | State House, District 24 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 1,990 | 45.43% | Won |
| 11/08/1960 | State House, District 48 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,295 | 52.77% | Won |
| 09/13/1960 | State House, District 48 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 568 | 24.89% | Won |