Bob Dettmer

Bob Dettmer
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 (1951-03-01) March 1, 1951
Faribault, Minnesota
Political party Republican Party of Minnesota
Spouse(s) 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

Dettmer attended Bemidji State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education in 1973. He subsequently became a teacher in Forest Lake at Forest Lake High School, where he taught physical education and coached wrestling until 2006.

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

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, and 2016. He focuses on the issues of education, health care reform, economic growth, transportation, and public safety.[3]

Local elections

2016

2016 Minnesota Legislature - House District 39A[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Dettmer 14,565 61.4%
DFL Jody W. Anderson 9,124 38.5%

2014

2014 Minnesota Legislature - House District 39A[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Dettmer 9,730 58.0
DFL Tim Stender 7,028 41.9

2012

2012 Minnesota Legislature - House District 39A[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Dettmer 13,033 57.4
DFL John Bruno 9,638 42.5

2010

2010 Minnesota Legislature - House District 52A[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Dettmer 13,183 66.7
DFL Adam Best 6,548 33.2

2008

2008 Minnesota Legislature - House District 52A[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Dettmer 16,512 67.0
DFL Rolanda L. Delamartienz 8,085 32.8

2006

2006 Minnesota Legislature - House District 52A[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Dettmer 6,632 56.7
DFL Rob Rapheal 5,058 43.3

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=15276
  2. ↑ http://www.bobdettmer.com/
  3. ↑ http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=15276
  4. ↑ http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/StateRepresentative/100?districtid=431
  5. ↑ http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/StateRepresentative/20?districtid=431
  6. ↑ http://minnesotaelectionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/StateRepresentative/1?districtid=431
  7. ↑ http://minnesotaelectionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20101102/ElecRslts.asp?M=LG&R=ALL&LD=52A
  8. ↑ http://minnesotaelectionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20081104/ElecRslts.asp?M=LG&LD=52A
  9. ↑ http://minnesotaelectionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20061107/ElecRslts.asp?M=LG&LD=52A
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