U.S. Senate, 1982 Election

Primary Independent-Republican

Date: September 14, 1982
Cycle: 1982
Office: U.S. Senate
State: Minnesota
District: Statewide
Candidate Gender Party Votes Percent Margin
Dave Durenberger Incumbent Man Independent-Republican 287,651 93.38 +86.75
Mary Jane Rachner Woman Independent-Republican 20,401 6.62

Senator Durenberg was renominated for a second term.

Rachner was a retired teacher from St. Paul, Independent-Republican nominee for the 4th CD 1984, Independent-Republican candidate for Secretary of State in 1986, Independent-Republican candidate for the 8th CD in 1988, Independent-Republican candidate for Governor in 1990, DFL presidential candidate in 1992, and Independent-Republican candidate for the 4th CD in 1992.

Sources

  • Minnesota Election Results 1982, Election Division, Secretary of State (p. 5).