U.S. House, District 06, 1980 Election
Primary Independent-Republican
| Date: | September 9, 1980 |
| Cycle: | 1980 |
| Office: | U.S. House |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 06 |
| Counties: | Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Hennepin, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright, Yellow Medicine |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vin Weber | Man | Independent-Republican | 18,154 | 87.24 | +74.48 |
| Francis Ely Simmons Brunton | Man | Independent-Republican | 2,655 | 12.76 |
Brunton was a resident of Duluth.
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1981-1982 (p. 454).