Bernard J. (B.J.) Brinkman Candidate
| Born: |
June 8, 1926 Farming, Minnesota Stearns County United States |
| Resided: |
Richmond,
Minnesota
Stearns County |
| Death: | April 24, 2006 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Owner and Operator, Brinky's Gas Station and Liquor Store |
| Military Service: | U.S. Navy, World War II (1944-1946). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus); Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Offices Held: | Richmond School Board member. State Representative: HD 26 (1965-1967); HD 26A (1967-1973); HD 16B (1973-1987). |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1926-29831). World War II Draft Registration Card (June 8, 1944). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. St. Cloud Daily Times, August 12, 1964 (p. 15). |
68th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 25 | 20 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/1996 | State Senate, District 14 | Special Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 1,980 | 47.18% | Lost |
| 11/06/1984 | State House, District 16B | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 7,630 | 54.52% | Won |
| 09/11/1984 | State House, District 16B | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 1,079 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/02/1982 | State House, District 16B | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 7,321 | 58.97% | Won |
| 09/14/1982 | State House, District 16B | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 2,898 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/04/1980 | State House, District 16B | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 9,065 | 56.91% | Won |
| 09/09/1980 | State House, District 16B | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 676 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/07/1978 | State House, District 16B | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 5,747 | 46.46% | Won |
| 09/12/1978 | State House, District 16B | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 2,712 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/02/1976 | State House, District 16B | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 8,172 | 56.63% | Won |
| 09/14/1976 | State House, District 16B | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 2,671 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/05/1974 | State House, District 16B | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 5,341 | 51.91% | Won |
| 09/10/1974 | State House, District 16B | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 2,859 | 79.64% | Won |
| 11/07/1972 | State House, District 16B | General | Nonpartisan | 9,614 | 84.65% | Won |
| 11/03/1970 | State House, District 26A | General | Nonpartisan | 4,939 | 53.98% | Won |
| 11/05/1968 | State House, District 26A | General | Nonpartisan | 5,514 | 54.86% | Won |
| 11/08/1966 | State House, District 26A | General | Nonpartisan | 4,216 | 50.55% | Won |
| 09/13/1966 | State House, District 26A | Primary | Nonpartisan | 3,128 | 52.82% | Won |
| 11/03/1964 | State House, District 26 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,904 | 55.77% | Won |
| 09/08/1964 | State House, District 26 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 1,323 | 32.63% | Won |
| 11/06/1962 | State House, District 26 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,044 | 47.79% | Lost |
| 11/08/1960 | State House, District 46 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,958 | 48.48% | Lost |
| 09/13/1960 | State House, District 46 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 728 | 35.03% | Won |
| 11/04/1958 | State House, District 46 | General | Nonpartisan | 1,228 | 36.34% | Lost |
| 11/06/1956 | State House, District 46 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,918 | 40.32% | Lost |