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    Palmer, Richard Faye "Dick"

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    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.

    Total Days Served: 728

    SESSIONS SERVED

    67th Legislative Session (1971-1972)

      Session Details
    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:
    • Committees
    • Higher Education
    • Labor Relations
    • Natural Resoures and Environment
    • Public Highways
    • Regulated Industries
    • 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.

    OTHER INFORMATION

    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.



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