U.S. Senate, 1976 Election
Primary Independent-Republican
Date: | September 14, 1976 |
Cycle: | 1976 |
Office: | U.S. Senate |
State: | Minnesota |
District: | Statewide |
Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gerald W. (Jerry) Brekke | Man | Independent-Republican | 76,183 | 54.51 | +31.53 |
Dick Franson | Man | Independent-Republican | 32,115 | 22.98 | |
John H. Glover | Man | Independent-Republican | 13,014 | 9.31 | |
Roland C. (Butch) Riemers | Man | Independent-Republican | 9,307 | 6.66 | |
Beatrice J. (Bea) Mooney | Woman | Independent-Republican | 9,150 | 6.55 |
Brekke was a university professor, a former U.S. Defense Department official under Gerald Ford, Independent-Republican nominee for Secretary of State in 1978, and Independence nominee for the 2nd CD in 2000.
Franson was a former Alderman from Minneapolis and perennial candidate.
Glover was a retired housing contractor from Minneapolis.
Riemers was a registered nurse and former Minneapolis fireman, candidate for HD 40 in 1970, and Republican candidate for the 5th CD in 1972.
Mooney was a certified public health nurse from Lake St. Croix Beach, candidate for the 8th CD in 1974, and candidate for the 1st CD in 1978.
Sources
- State of Minnesota Primary Election Results 1976, Office of Secretary of State (p. 2).