George W. Peterson Candidate
| Born: |
February 25, 1872 Albert Lea, Minnesota Freeborn County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | August 25, 1944 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | Todd County Attorney. |
| Notes: | Peterson was a former Albert Lea High School principal, Chaska Public Schools Superintendent, and Assistant Attorney General. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1944-MN-025551). United States Census, 1930. United States of America, Department of State, Passport Application (#319257, June 26, 1923, Ray N. Peterson). The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, May 27, 1938 (p. 14). |
The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, October 30, 1934 (p. 5).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1938 | Supreme Court Associate Justice | General | Nonpartisan | 341,527 | 21.97% | Lost |
| 11/06/1934 | Supreme Court Chief Justice | General | Nonpartisan | 335,755 | 39.14% | Lost |
| 06/18/1934 | Supreme Court Chief Justice | Primary | Nonpartisan | 192,536 | 31.53% | Won |
Additional Images
The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, October 30, 1934 (p. 5).