Robert A. (Bob) Anderson Candidate

Born: January 16, 1932
Wadena, Minnesota
Wadena County
United States
Resided: Ottertail, Minnesota
Otter Tail County
Death: October 25, 2006
Gender: Man
Occupation: Small business owner
Military Service: U.S. Army, Korean Conflict (Corporal, 1952-1954).
Political Party: Independent-Republican; Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 10B (1977-1983, 1985-1991); HD 10A (1991-1997).
Notes: Anderson filed his candidacy papers as a DFLer on July 22, 1992, officially switching political parties.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1932-30181). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Minneapolis Star Tribune, July 22, 1992 (p. B5).
Photo of Robert A. Anderson
Photo of Robert A. Anderson
72nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 22 21
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1994 State House, District 10A General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 6,859 50.26% Won
09/13/1994 State House, District 10A Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 1,832 100.00% Won
11/03/1992 State House, District 10A General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 8,960 52.01% Won
09/15/1992 State House, District 10A Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 2,318 81.08% Won
11/06/1990 State House, District 10B General Independent-Republican 9,099 72.74% Won
09/11/1990 State House, District 10B Primary Independent-Republican 2,407 100.00% Won
11/08/1988 State House, District 10B General Independent-Republican 12,908 100.00% Won
09/13/1988 State House, District 10B Primary Independent-Republican 2,563 100.00% Won
11/04/1986 State House, District 10B General Independent-Republican 8,935 100.00% Won
09/09/1986 State House, District 10B Primary Independent-Republican 2,591 100.00% Won
11/06/1984 State House, District 10B General Independent-Republican 10,215 69.70% Won
09/11/1984 State House, District 10B Primary Independent-Republican 1,410 100.00% Won
11/02/1982 State House, District 19B General Independent-Republican 6,103 43.69% Lost
11/02/1982 State House, District 10B General Independent-Republican 8,744 67.21% Won
09/14/1982 State House, District 10B Primary Independent-Republican 2,480 100.00% Won
09/14/1982 State House, District 19B Primary Independent-Republican 2,108 100.00% Won
11/04/1980 State House, District 10B General Independent-Republican 11,325 71.44% Won
09/09/1980 State House, District 10B Primary Independent-Republican 1,291 100.00% Won
11/07/1978 State House, District 10B General Independent-Republican 8,453 71.37% Won
09/12/1978 State House, District 10B Primary Independent-Republican 1,880 100.00% Won
11/02/1976 State House, District 10B General Independent-Republican 7,776 52.95% Won
09/14/1976 State House, District 10B Primary Independent-Republican 1,018 39.80% Won