John (Johan) Peterson Candidate
| Born: |
July 6, 1841 Kil, Värmland Värmland County Sweden |
| Resided: |
Saint Peter,
Minnesota
Nicollet County |
| Death: | February 26, 1959 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Railroad contractor |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Saint Peter City Councilor (1881-1895). State Senator: SD 17 (1895-1899). |
| Notes: | Peterson served as Minnesota Customs Collecter after serving in the State Senate. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1915-MN-021153). United States Census, 1880. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, February 27, 1915 (p. 17). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1894 | State Senate, District 17 | General | Republican | 1,075 | 39.33% | Won |