Edwin Peterson Candidate
| Born: |
May 27, 1889 St. Paul, Minnesota Ramsey County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | October 31, 1947 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Income tax auditor and consultant |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, 472nd Engineers, World War I (Private, 1918-1919). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Independent Liberal) |
| Notes: | Peterson was also a candidate for St. Paul City Councilor in 1944. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1947-MN-006011). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). Office of the Quartermaster General, Memorial Division, Application for Headstone or Marker (November 19, 1947). St. Paul Recorder, February 18, 1944 (p. 1). |
Minneapolis Star-Journal, June 11, 1946 (p. 18).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/1946 | State House, District 42 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,363 | 41.54% | Lost |
| 11/07/1944 | State House, District 42 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,339 | 44.25% | Lost |
Additional Images
Minneapolis Star-Journal, June 11, 1946 (p. 18).