Robert Bester Candidate
| Born: |
1931 Minnesota United States |
| Resided: |
Duluth,
Minnesota
Saint Louis County |
| Death: | January 2, 2019 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Political Party: | Independent Voters |
| Notes: | Bester was a former director of the Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health program and former Deputy Commissioner of Labor and Industry. He was indicted in on two charges of violating a public offier's interest in a contract (receiving kickbacks). He pled innocent but was found guilty in October 1974. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1940. Winona Daily News, July 17, 1974 (p. 13). Winona Daily News, August 13, 1974 (p. B1). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/1974 | U.S. House, District 08 | General | Independent Voters | 2,987 | 1.77% | Lost |