Duane Benson Candidate

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Born: August 5, 1945
Belmond, Iowa
Wright County
United States
Resided: Lanesboro, Minnesota
Fillmore County
Death: January 26, 2019
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: Independent-Republican
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 35 (1981-1983); SD 32 (1983-1993); SD 31 (1993-1994).
Notes: Benson was a retired professional football player who played 10 years for the Oakland Raiders (1967-1971), Atlanta Falcons (1972-1973), and Houston Oilers (1974-1976. Benson resigned from his seat in the Minnesota Senate in 1994 to become executive director of the Minnesota Business Parnership.
Sources: Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 29, 2019 (p. B4). Pro Football Reference. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Duane Benson
Photo of Duane Benson
Minnesota State Senate, Minnesota Digital Library

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 10 10
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1992 State Senate, District 31 General Independent-Republican 23,294 68.24% Won
09/15/1992 State Senate, District 31 Primary Independent-Republican 3,272 100.00% Won
11/06/1990 State Senate, District 32 General Independent-Republican 18,675 75.83% Won
09/11/1990 State Senate, District 32 Primary Independent-Republican 5,807 100.00% Won
11/04/1986 State Senate, District 32 General Independent-Republican 13,639 68.97% Won
09/09/1986 State Senate, District 32 Primary Independent-Republican 2,816 100.00% Won
11/02/1982 State Senate, District 32 General Independent-Republican 17,974 73.26% Won
09/14/1982 State Senate, District 32 Primary Independent-Republican 5,570 100.00% Won
11/04/1980 State Senate, District 35 General Independent-Republican 19,761 68.72% Won
09/09/1980 State Senate, District 35 Primary Independent-Republican 3,530 100.00% Won