U.S. Senate, 1976 Election

Primary Independent-Republican

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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).