Bob Lessard
Robert B. Lessard (born May 18, 1931) is an American former politician in the state of Minnesota. He was born in International Falls, Minnesota and was a cruise company operator. Lessard is also a veteran of the Korean War. He was a Minnesota state senator from District 3 from 1977 to 2002. In 2000 he was re-elected an Independent defeating Ron Dicklich. He has three children. Nicknamed "The Old Trapper", Lessard ran for Attorney General of Minnesota in the 2018 election as a Republican. It was noted that Lessard was not an attorney, raised hardly any money and had spent decades as a DFLer. Lessard stated that he was running to protect the state's Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, which he said Republicans were determined to repeal. He came third in the primary election with 63,722 votes (21.7%).
Bob Lessard | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 4, 1977 – January 6, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Norbert P. Arnold |
| Succeeded by | Tom Saxhaug |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 18, 1931 |
| Party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (DFL) Independence |
| Occupation | cruise operator |
Robert B. Lessard (born May 18, 1931) is an American former politician in the state of Minnesota. He was born in International Falls, Minnesota and was a cruise company operator. Lessard is also a veteran of the Korean War. He was a Minnesota state senator from District 3 from 1977 to 2002.
In 2000 he was re-elected an Independent defeating Ron Dicklich.[1][2]
He has three children.[3]
Nicknamed "The Old Trapper", Lessard ran for Attorney General of Minnesota in the 2018 election as a Republican.[4][5][6] It was noted that Lessard was not an attorney, raised hardly any money and had spent decades as a DFLer. Lessard stated that he was running to protect the state's Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, which he said Republicans were determined to repeal.[7] He came third in the primary election with 63,722 votes (21.7%).
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=39575
- ^ "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Lessard". Retrieved December 24, 2014.
- ^ "Project Vote Smart - The Voter's Self Defense System". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
- ^ Beager, Laurel (June 12, 2018). "'The Old Trapper' seeks state's top legal post". International Falls Journal. Big Fish Media. Archived from the original on January 15, 2019. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- ^ Featherly, Kevin (July 27, 2018). "Bob Lessard runs for attorney general to protect Legacy funds". Minnesota Lawyer. BridgeTower Media. Archived from the original on July 30, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=838815
- ^ Salisbury, Bill (August 9, 2018). "Former Rep. Wardlow faces longtime DFLer in Minnesota attorney general primary". Pioneer Press. Archived from the original on August 10, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
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