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). |
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 10B | General | Independent-Republican | 8,744 | 67.21% | Won |
| 11/02/1982 | State House, District 19B | General | Independent-Republican | 6,103 | 43.69% | Lost |
| 09/14/1982 | State House, District 19B | Primary | Independent-Republican | 2,108 | 100.00% | Won |
| 09/14/1982 | State House, District 10B | Primary | Independent-Republican | 2,480 | 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 |