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Bob Dettmer

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Bob Dettmer
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 39A district
52A (2007–2013)
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2007
Preceded byRay Vandeveer
Personal details
Born (1951-03-01) March 1, 1951 (age 73)
Faribault, Minnesota
Political partyRepublican Party of Minnesota
SpouseColleen Wendt
Children3
ResidenceForest Lake, Minnesota
Alma materBemidji State University
University of St. Thomas
Occupationlegislator, 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 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

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

2018

2018 Minnesota Legislature - House District 39A[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Dettmer 12,366 55.5%
Democratic (DFL) Ann Mozey 9,881 44.4%

2016

2016 Minnesota Legislature - House District 39A[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Dettmer 14,565 61.4%
Democratic (DFL) Jody W. Anderson 9,124 38.5%

2014

2014 Minnesota Legislature - House District 39A[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Dettmer 9,730 58.0
Democratic (DFL) Tim Stender 7,028 41.9

2012

2012 Minnesota Legislature - House District 39A[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Dettmer 13,033 57.4
Democratic (DFL) John Bruno 9,638 42.5

2010

2010 Minnesota Legislature - House District 52A[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Dettmer 13,183 66.7
Democratic (DFL) Adam Best 6,548 33.2

2008

2008 Minnesota Legislature - House District 52A[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Dettmer 16,512 67.0
Democratic (DFL) Rolanda L. Delamartienz 8,085 32.8

2006

2006 Minnesota Legislature - House District 52A[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Dettmer 6,632 56.7
Democratic (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/100?districtid=431
  6. ^ http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/StateRepresentative/20?districtid=431
  7. ^ http://minnesotaelectionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/StateRepresentative/1?districtid=431
  8. ^ http://minnesotaelectionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20101102/ElecRslts.asp?M=LG&R=ALL&LD=52A
  9. ^ http://minnesotaelectionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20081104/ElecRslts.asp?M=LG&LD=52A
  10. ^ http://minnesotaelectionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20061107/ElecRslts.asp?M=LG&LD=52A
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