Frank J. Rodriguez Candidate

Born: March 28, 1920
Sheridan, Wyoming
Sheridan County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: February 9, 2007
Gender: Man
Racial Minority: Hispanic
Occupation: Secretary and treasurer, Construction and General Laborers Local 132
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 67A (1979-1983); HD 65B (1983-1985).
Notes: Rodriguez is the first Hispanic elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Sources: Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2007-MN-004320). World War II Draft Registration Card (July 1, 1941). Minneapolis Tribune, May 30, 1979 (p. B1). Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 13, 2007 (p. B6).
Photo of Frank J. Rodriguez
Photo of Frank J. Rodriguez
72nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 7 6
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/11/1984 State House, District 65B Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 2,347 49.61% Lost
11/02/1982 State House, District 65B General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 7,429 68.72% Won
09/14/1982 State House, District 65B Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 3,492 82.75% Won
11/04/1980 State House, District 67A General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 6,080 62.01% Won
09/09/1980 State House, District 67A Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 1,021 100.00% Won
06/19/1979 State House, District 67A Special Democratic-Farmer-Labor 3,608 52.33% Won
06/05/1979 State House, District 67A Special Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 1,162 69.46% Won