Robert (Bob) Quackenbush Candidate

Born: May 22, 1926
Minnesota
Mower County
United States
Resided: Albert Lea, Minnesota
Freeborn County
Death: May 4, 2007
Gender: Man
Occupation: Insurance and travel agent
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II (1944-1946).
Political Party: Independent-Republican
Offices Held: Albert Lea City Councilor.
Notes: Quackenbush's place of birth is listed as Mower County on his birth certificate and on his World War II Draft Registration Card but Spring Valley (Fillmore County) on his death certificate and in his obituary.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1926-19104). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2007-MN-012808). World War II Draft Registration Card (May 22, 1946). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Albert Lea Tribune, July 9, 1978 (p. 1). Albert Lea Tribune, May 6, 2007 (p. A3).
Photo of Robert Quackenbush
Photo of Robert Quackenbush
Albert Lea Tribune, July 9, 1978 (p. 1).

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
09/12/1978 State House, District 31A Primary Independent-Republican 1,649 49.50% Lost