Donald E. Pederson Candidate

Born: January 3, 1917
Chokio, Minnesota
Stevens County
United States
Resided: Dawson, Minnesota
Lac qui Parle County
Death: November 3, 1993
Gender: Man
Occupation: Owner and manager, truck sales company
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: Dawson City Councilor. State Representative: HD 22 (1963-1965).
Notes: Pederson's year of birth is listed as 1917 on his World War II Draft Registration Card and in the United States Social Security Applications and Claims Index but 1916 on his birth certificate and on his gravestone.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1917-34756). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1993-MN-031166). United States Social Security Applications and Claims Index. World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Donald E. Pederson
Photo of Donald E. Pederson
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1964 State House, District 22 General Nonpartisan 2,904 46.61% Lost
11/06/1962 State House, District 22 General Nonpartisan 3,000 53.13% Won
09/11/1962 State House, District 22 Primary Nonpartisan 1,096 38.28% Won