Robert Blue

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Robert Donald Blue

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth September 24, 1898
Date of Death Dec. 14, 1989 (Age: 91)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Robert Blue completed his foundational education at Capital City Commercial College and Iowa State University. He served in the United States Army during World War I, gaining experience in military service. After earning a law degree from Drake University Law School, he practiced law in his hometown. Robert Blue made significant contributions to education and community development, notably through the creation of the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation and the Robert D. Blue Scholarship. His leadership and commitment to public service were further recognized when a middle school in Eagle Grove was renamed in his honor.

Political Ideas

Robert Blue's political identity is marked by a deep-rooted commitment to local development and education, framed through a lens of community-focused philanthropy. His establishment of the Robert D. Blue Scholarship illustrates a strategic effort to cultivate homegrown talent, intertwining economic growth with educational advancement. Blue’s military service during World War I adds a layer of personal sacrifice and dedication to public service, which he channels into his later civic contributions. His approach reveals a unique blend of ideological consistency and calculated pragmatism, as seen in his support for regional educational initiatives.

Campaigns
1948: Iowa State Governor

Election History

Iowa Governor 1948, Republican Primary Results

127,771 votes (40.22%)

Loss

Winner: William S. Beardsley

1946: Iowa State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1946 Iowa gubernatorial election

362,592 votes (57.40%)

Win

Iowa Governor 1946, Republican Primary Results

141,024 votes

Win
1944: Iowa State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1944 Iowa gubernatorial election

561,827 votes (56.01%)

Win

Iowa Governor 1944, Republican Primary Results

102,246 votes

Win