Robert W. (Bob) Mattson, Sr. Candidate
| Born: |
August 25, 1924 Virginia, Minnesota Saint Louis County United States |
| Resided: |
Bloomginton,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | March 14, 1982 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War II (Private 1st Class). |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Offices Held: | Minnesota Attorney General (1964-1967). |
| Notes: | Mattson was the father of Minnesota Auditor (1975-1979) and Minnesota Treasurer (1983-1987) Robert W. Mattson, Jr. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1924-30426). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1982-MN-006825). World War II Draft Registration Card (December 16, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, December 24, 1964 (p. 1). Minneapolis Tribune, March 15, 1982 (p. B3). |
Minneapolis Tribune, March 15, 1982 (p. B3).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1978 | Supreme Court Associate Justice | General | Nonpartisan | 581,187 | 42.75% | Lost |
| 09/12/1978 | Supreme Court Associate Justice | Primary | Nonpartisan | 140,053 | 23.43% | Won |
| 11/02/1954 | State House, District 61 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,929 | 26.22% | Lost |