C. Donald Peterson Candidate

Born: February 2, 1918
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Edina, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: December 19, 1987
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, World War II (1942-1946). U.S. Air Force, Korean Conflict (1951-1952).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus); Republican
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 36 (1959-1963). Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice (1967-1986).
Notes: Born Carl Donald Peterson. Peterson received a Bronze Star and a U.N. Medal for his military service.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1918-41569). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1987-MN-032296). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minnesota State Law Library.
Photo of C. Donald Peterson
Photo of C. Donald Peterson
Minnesota State Law Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
3 10 9
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1984 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan N/A 100.00% Won
11/07/1978 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 1,032,543 78.54% Won
11/07/1972 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 1,275,963 100.00% Won
11/08/1966 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 576,457 52.99% Won
09/13/1966 Supreme Court Associate Justice Primary Nonpartisan 117,627 18.11% Won
11/06/1962 Lieutenant Governor General Republican 608,951 49.81% Lost
09/11/1962 Lieutenant Governor Primary Republican 263,510 100.00% Won
11/08/1960 State House, District 36 General Nonpartisan 57,051 62.32% Won
09/13/1960 State House, District 36 Primary Nonpartisan 12,703 45.48% Won
11/04/1958 State House, District 36 General Nonpartisan 34,933 59.52% Won