Ewald Petersen Candidate

Born: July 1, 1939
Champlin, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Big Lake, Minnesota
Sherburne County
Death: December 6, 2021
Gender: Man
Occupation: Gladiola farmer
Military Service: Minnesota National Guard (nine years).
Political Party: Independent-Republican
Offices Held: Champlin City Councilor. Big Lake Township Board member. Sherburne County Commissioner (12 years).
Sources: Minnesota Birth Certificate Index. United States Census, 1940. St. Cloud Daily Times, October 29, 1980 (p. D7). Minneapolis Star Tribune, December 8, 2021 (p. B5).
Photo of Ewald Petersen.
Photo of Ewald Petersen.
St. Cloud Daily Times, October 29, 1980 (p. D7).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 4 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1982 State House, District 18B General Independent-Republican 5,534 44.41% Lost
09/14/1982 State House, District 18B Primary Independent-Republican 1,724 100.00% Won
11/04/1980 State House, District 18B General Independent-Republican 7,786 36.97% Lost
09/09/1980 State House, District 18B Primary Independent-Republican 802 100.00% Won