Robert Flanzer
Robert Stephen "Bob" Flanzer (October 15, 1934—January 21, 2021) is an American dentist, who was a Libertarian Party activist from the 1970s to the 2000s. He was the first Libertarian Party candidate for New York State Comptroller in 1974.
| Robert Flanzer | |
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| Birth: | October 15, 1934 Brooklyn, New York |
| Death: | January 21, 2021 (aged 86) |
| Party: | Libertarian Party |
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Biography
Flanzer was born on October 15, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force from 1959 to 1961. He became involved in the Libertarian Party in the early 1970s. He is a member of the Member American Dental Association and Jewish War Veterans.
In 1974, he became the Libertarian Party of New York's first candidate for State Comptroller. He subsequently ran for New York City Comptroller in 1977 and 1981.
Political Campaigns
- New York State Comptroller (1974)
- New York City Comptroller (1977)
- New York City Comptroller (1981)
- Presidential Elector (1976, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2004)
Organizational Positions
- Kings County Representative (1977—1978)
- Member-At-Large (2001—2002)
- Chair (1975—?)