Body:
Senate
District:
59
Elected:
11/3/1970
Residence:
Duluth
Term of Office:
1/4/1971 to 12/31/1972
Oath Date:
1/5/1971
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. There was disagreement over a potential a deadlock/tie vote on the Senate floor. He took the oath of office and it was later determined he was entitled to the seat.