Bob Tunell Candidate

Born: July 11, 1928
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: April 9, 2014
Gender: Man
Occupation: Employee, Western Electric
Military Service: U.S. Army, Korean Conflict (Private 1st Class).
Political Party: 151
Notes: Born Robert Russell Tunell. Tunell was also an independent candidate for Minneapolis Alderman (12th Ward) in 1969 and 1971 and a DFL candidate for Minneapolis Alderman (9th Ward) in 1977.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1928-39610). World War II Draft Registration Card (July 12, 1946). The Minneapolis Star, February 22, 1977 (p. B7). St. Cloud Daily Times, September 9, 1978 (p. 6). Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 25, 2014 (p. B11).
Photo of Bob Tunell
Photo of Bob Tunell
Minneapolis Trbune, September 16, 1977 (p. B8).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/12/1978 State House, District 60A Primary Independent-Republican 139 18.66% Lost