A. Harold Peterson Candidate

Born: April 4, 1919
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Chisago City, Minnesota
Chisago County
Death: March 14, 2004
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II (1940-1946). U.S. Naval Reserve (Captain, 1946-1972).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus)
Offices Held: Chisago City School Board member (1947-1956). State Representative: HD 56 (1961-1963).
Notes: Born Albin Harold Peterson.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1919-39979). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2004-MN-008012). The Minneapolis Star, July 3, 1950 (p. 9). The Minneapolis Star, December 3, 1960 (p. A5). Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 17, 2004 (p. B7).
Photo of A. Harold Peterson
Photo of A. Harold Peterson
The Minneapolis Star, December 3, 1960 (p. A5).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 5 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1962 State House, District 21 General Nonpartisan 4,746 45.23% Lost
09/11/1962 State House, District 21 Primary Nonpartisan 2,447 44.69% Won
11/08/1960 State House, District 56 General Nonpartisan 3,446 51.46% Won
09/13/1960 State House, District 56 Primary Nonpartisan 694 27.42% Won
11/07/1950 State House, District 56 General Nonpartisan 2,440 46.84% Lost