Preceded by Gene Hugoson Role Politician Name Bob Gunther | Religion Evangelical Children 1 Spouse Nancy Gunther | |
Occupation businessman, legislator, veteran Education St. Cloud State University Residence Fairmont, Minnesota, United States | ||
Informational interview with Rep. Bob Gunther (R-Fairmont)
Bob Gunther (born July 12, 1943) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 23A, which includes all or portions of Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Martin and Watonwan counties.
Contents
- Informational interview with Rep Bob Gunther R Fairmont
- Bob Gunther MN State Representative on Our Storys In the Passengers Seat 3
- Early life education and career
- Political career
- Electoral history
- Personal life
- References
Bob Gunther, MN State Representative, on Our Storys In the Passenger's Seat #3
Early life, education, and career
Gunther was born in Sioux City, Iowa and graduated from Fairmont High School in Fairmont. He served in the United States Navy until age 26, then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Saint Cloud State University.
Gunther co-owned Gunther's Foods in Fairmont and Elmore.
Political career
Gunther was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives as a Republican in 1995 in a special election held after Rep. Gene Hugoson was appointed Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture. He has been re-elected ever since.
Prior to legislative redistricting in 2002, he represented the old District 26A.
Electoral history
2010 Minnesota State Representative District 24A
Bob Gunther (R), 8994 votes, 63.15%
Steve Fausch (DFL), 5242 votes, 36.80%
Write-In, 7 votes, 0.05%
2008 Minnesota State Representative District 24A
Bob Gunther (R), 10752 votes, 61.57%
Dale Hansen (DFL), 6697 votes, 38.35%
Write-In, 14 votes, 0.08%
2006 Minnesota State Representative District 24A
Bob Gunther (R), 9905 votes, 66.35%
Norma Schmitt (DFL), 5007 votes, 33.54%
Write-In, 17 votes, 0.11%
2004 Minnesota State Representative District 24A
Bob Gunther (R), 11468 votes, 62.84%
John Gibeau(DFL), 6775 votes, 37.13%
Write-In, 6 votes, 0.03%
2002 Minnesota State Representative District 24A
Bob Gunther (R), 11446 votes, 72.36%
Lavonne Bowman (DFL), 4358 votes, 2755%
Write-In, 14 votes, 0.09%
2000 Minnesota State Representative District 26A
Bob Gunther (R), 13090 votes, 100.00%
Unopposed.
1998 Minnesota State Representative District 26A
Bob Gunther (R), 12076 votes, 98.9%
Unopposed.
Write-In, 130 votes, 1.1%
1996 Minnesota State Representative District 26A
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1995 Minnesota State Representative District 26A Special Election 8/1/1995
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Personal life
He is married to Nancy, and has one child, Elizabeth. He is a member of the Bethel Evangelical Free Church. He enjoys reading Louis L’Amour and Robert Ludlum.