Bob Dettmer
Bob Dettmer | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 39A district 52A (2007–2013) | |
Assumed office January 3, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Ray Vandeveer |
Personal details | |
Born | Faribault, Minnesota | March 1, 1951
Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
Spouse | Colleen Wendt |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Forest Lake, Minnesota |
Alma mater | Bemidji State University University of St. Thomas |
Occupation | legislator, teacher, veteran |
Robert P. "Bob" Dettmer (born March 1, 1951) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 39A, located in the northeastern part of the Twin Cities metro area, which includes Chisago and Washington counties.[1]
Early life, education, and career[edit]
Dettmer attended Bemidji State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education in 1973. He also holds of Masters Of Education degree from St. Thomas University. He subsequently became a teacher in Forest Lake at Forest Lake High School, where he taught physical education and coached wrestling until 2007.
Dettmer served in the United States Army Reserve retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) in the Military Intelligence branch. In November 2001, he began a two-year tour on active duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom at Fort Gordon, Georgia, and later Operation Iraqi Freedom.[2] Two of his sons also serve as officers in the U.S. Army.
Minnesota House of Representatives[edit]
Dettmer was elected in 2006 to the open seat vacated by Representative Ray Vandeveer, who ran for higher office that year. He was re-elected in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018. He focuses on the issues of education, health care reform, economic growth, transportation, veterans and military affairs, and public safety.[3]
Local elections[edit]
2018[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 12,366 | 55.5% | |
Democratic (DFL) | Ann Mozey | 9,881 | 44.4% |
2016[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 14,565 | 61.4% | |
Democratic (DFL) | Jody W. Anderson | 9,124 | 38.5% |
2014[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 9,730 | 58.0 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Tim Stender | 7,028 | 41.9 |
2012[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 13,033 | 57.4 | |
Democratic (DFL) | John Bruno | 9,638 | 42.5 |
2010[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 13,183 | 66.7 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Adam Best | 6,548 | 33.2 |
2008[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 16,512 | 67.0 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Rolanda L. Delamartienz | 8,085 | 32.8 |
2006[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 6,632 | 56.7 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Rob Rapheal | 5,058 | 43.3 |
See also[edit]
- 2006 Minnesota House of Representatives elections
- 2008 Minnesota House of Representatives elections
- 2010 Minnesota House of Representatives elections
- 2012 Minnesota House of Representatives elections
- 2014 Minnesota House of Representatives elections
References[edit]
- ^ "Dettmer, Bob - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
- ^ "Home". bobdettmer.com.
- ^ "Dettmer, Bob - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
- ^ "Home - Election Results".
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External links[edit]
- Living people
- 1951 births
- People from Forest Lake, Minnesota
- Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
- United States Army officers
- Bemidji State University alumni
- United States Army personnel of the Iraq War
- 21st-century American politicians
- People from Faribault, Minnesota
- Schoolteachers from Minnesota