Robert P. "Bob" Dettmer (born March 1, 1951) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 39A, located in the northeastern part of the Twin Cities metro area, which includes Chisago and Washington counties.[1]
Bob Dettmer | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 39A district 52A (2007–2013) | |
In office January 3, 2007 – January 2023 | |
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 |
Early life, education, and career
editDettmer attended Bemidji State University, graduating with a B.S. degree in health and physical education in 1973. He also holds a M.A. in education curriculum and instruction 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
editDettmer was elected in 2006 to the open seat vacated by Representative Ray Vandeveer, who ran for higher office that year. He served for eight terms, opting not to run for reelection in 2022. He focused on the issues of education, health care reform, economic growth, transportation, veterans and military affairs, and public safety.[3]
Local elections
edit2018
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 12,366 | 55.5% | |
Democratic (DFL) | Ann Mozey | 9,881 | 44.4% |
2016
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 14,565 | 61.4% | |
Democratic (DFL) | Jody W. Anderson | 9,124 | 38.5% |
2014
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 9,730 | 58.0 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Tim Stender | 7,028 | 41.9 |
2012
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 13,033 | 57.4 | |
Democratic (DFL) | John Bruno | 9,638 | 42.5 |
2010
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 13,183 | 66.7 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Adam Best | 6,548 | 33.2 |
2008
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 16,512 | 67.0 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Rolanda L. Delamartienz | 8,085 | 32.8 |
2006
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 6,632 | 56.7 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Rob Rapheal | 5,058 | 43.3 |
See also
editReferences
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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