Peter John Eli (P.J.E.) Peterson Candidate

Born: January 24, 1887
Calamus, Iowa
Clinton County
United States
Resided: Waverly Township, Minnesota
Martin County
Death: November 25, 1962
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 09 (1937-1949).
Sources: World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1930. Minneapolis Morning Tribune, November 27, 1962 (p. 13).
Photo of Peter John Eli Peterson
Photo of Peter John Eli Peterson
54th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 9 7
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1950 State Senate, District 09 General Nonpartisan 6,945 48.55% Lost
09/12/1950 State Senate, District 09 Primary Nonpartisan 3,295 32.36% Won
11/05/1946 State House, District 09 General Nonpartisan 5,534 100.00% Won
11/07/1944 State House, District 09 General Nonpartisan 8,300 100.00% Won
11/03/1942 State House, District 09 General Nonpartisan 4,646 66.72% Won
11/05/1940 State House, District 09 General Nonpartisan 6,009 60.92% Won
11/08/1938 State House, District 09 General Nonpartisan 4,881 55.40% Won
11/03/1936 State House, District 09 General Nonpartisan 5,126 54.45% Won
11/06/1934 State House, District 09 General Nonpartisan 4,034 44.28% Lost