U.S. Senate, 1982 Election
Primary Independent-Republican
| Date: | September 14, 1982 |
| Cycle: | 1982 |
| Office: | U.S. Senate |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | Statewide |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Durenberger Incumbent | Man | Independent-Republican | 287,651 | 93.38 | +86.75 |
| Mary Jane Rachner | Woman | Independent-Republican | 20,401 | 6.62 |
Senator Durenberg was renominated for a second term.
Rachner was a retired teacher from St. Paul, Independent-Republican nominee for the 4th CD 1984, Independent-Republican candidate for Secretary of State in 1986, Independent-Republican candidate for the 8th CD in 1988, Independent-Republican candidate for Governor in 1990, DFL presidential candidate in 1992, and Independent-Republican candidate for the 4th CD in 1992.
Sources
- Minnesota Election Results 1982, Election Division, Secretary of State (p. 5).