John A. Peterson Candidate
| Born: |
May 19, 1894 Menahga, Minnesota Wadena County United States |
| Resided: |
Huntersville Township,
Minnesota
Wadena County |
| Death: | February 26, 1955 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Sawmill operator and farmer |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, 55th Regiment, Company D, World War I (Private, 1918-1919). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | Wadena County Commissioner. Wadena County Assessor. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1955-MN-005368). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). United States Census, 1940. Office of the Quartermaster General, Memorial Division, Application for Headstone or Marker (March 6, 1955). The Minneapolis Tribune, August 11, 1940 (p. 6). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/1946 | State House, District 51 | General | Nonpartisan | 1,933 | 49.14% | Lost |
| 11/07/1944 | State House, District 51 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,134 | 46.10% | Lost |
| 11/05/1940 | State House, District 51 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,428 | 48.47% | Lost |