Peter Matson Candidate
| Born: |
December 28, 1873 Malmö, Scania Skåne County Sweden |
| Resided: |
Ada,
Minnesota
Norman County Minneapolis, Minnesota Hennepin County |
| Death: | October 22, 1957 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney and real estate agent |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan; Republican |
| Offices Held: | Norman County Judge of Probate (1906-1914). |
| Notes: | Matson came to the United States in 1882. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1957-MN-026052). The Duluth Herald, June 22, 1918 (p. 3). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 3, 1952 (p. 5). The Minneapolis Star, October 23, 1957 (p. D4). |
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 3, 1952 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/1952 | Secretary of State | Primary | Republican | 8,576 | 2.29% | Lost |
| 11/05/1918 | State House, District 64 | General | Nonpartisan | 1,463 | 45.21% | Lost |
| 06/17/1918 | State House, District 64 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 1,032 | 29.76% | Won |