Bob Dettmer | |
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Member of the MinnesotaHouseofRepresentatives 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 |
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]
Dettmer 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.
Dettmer 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]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 12,366 | 55.5% | |
Democratic (DFL) | Ann Mozey | 9,881 | 44.4% | |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 14,565 | 61.4% | |
Democratic (DFL) | Jody W. Anderson | 9,124 | 38.5% | |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 9,730 | 58.0 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Tim Stender | 7,028 | 41.9 | |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 13,033 | 57.4 | |
Democratic (DFL) | John Bruno | 9,638 | 42.5 | |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 13,183 | 66.7 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Adam Best | 6,548 | 33.2 | |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 16,512 | 67.0 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Rolanda L. Delamartienz | 8,085 | 32.8 | |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bob Dettmer | 6,632 | 56.7 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Rob Rapheal | 5,058 | 43.3 | |
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