Palmer, Richard Faye "Dick"
Senate 1971-72 (District 59)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
St. Louis
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/1/1930
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
12/27/2018
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Dick
City of Residence (when first elected):
Duluth
Occupation (when first elected):
Vice President; Budgeteer Press, Inc.
EDUCATION
Duluth Public Schools; Secondary; 1948
University of Minnesota, Duluth; Attended College;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
National Guard (Captain);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Joyce Anderson
Children:
Two children: Cheryl and Rick
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
"But it quickly became clear that Palmer was a Republican and intended to caucus with the Conservatives, giving them the 34th vote they needed to maintain control." (Dornfeld, Steven. "Legislature's Opening Day 20 Years Ago Hard to Top for Political Chaos." St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 6, 1991)
He was a member of Sigma Delta Chi, Professional Journalistic Society.
His funeral was held on January 19, 2019 at Grace Lutheran Church in Hermantown, Minnesota. He was buried in the Oneota Cemetery.
Body: Senate
District: 59
Elected: 11/3/1970
Residence: Duluth
Term of Office: 1/5/1971 to 1/1/1973
Counties Represented:
St. Louis
Occupation: Vice President; Budgeteer Press, Inc.
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "But it quickly became clear that Palmer was a Republican and intended to caucus with the Conservatives, giving them the 34th vote they needed to maintain control." (Dornfeld, Steven. "Legislature's Opening Day 20 Years Ago Hard to Top for Political Chaos." St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 6, 1991)
Committees:
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Committees
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Higher Education
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Labor Relations
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Natural Resoures and Environment
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Public Highways
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Regulated Industries
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Urban Affairs
Session Notes:
His election was contested by Francis LaBrosse over allegations of corrupt campaign practices. Due to a deadlock/tie vote on the Senate floor, he was determined to be entitled to the seat.
Articles & Books About
Dornfeld, Steven. "Legislature's Opening Day 20 Years Ago Hard to Top for Political Chaos." St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 6, 1991.
State Ex Rel. Palmer v. Perpich, 1971, 289 Minn. 149, 182 n.W.2d 182.
- Decision dated January 13, 1971.
Oath of Office Controversy, Minnesota Journal of the Senate, January 5, 1971, p. 5-11.
Op.Atty.Gen., 280E, Dec. 31, 1970.
- This Attorney General opinion concerns the seating of a Senate member.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.