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).
Photo of Edwin Peterson
Photo of Edwin Peterson
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

Print advertisement for Edwin Peterson's 1946 HD 42 primary election campaign
Print advertisement for Edwin Peterson's 1946 HD 42 primary election campaign
Minneapolis Star-Journal, June 11, 1946 (p. 18).