Samuel D. (S.D.) Peterson Candidate

Born: May 12, 1849
Ringebu, Østlandet
Oppland County
Norway
Resided: New Ulm, Minnesota
Brown County
Death: February 10, 1911
Gender: Man
Occupation: Agricultural implements dealer
Political Party: Republican; Independent
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 37 (1881-1883); SD 09 (1883-1887, 1891-1895). State Representative: HD 19 (1901-1909).
Notes: Peterson came to the United States with his family in 1853.
Sources: United States Census, 1880. New Ulm Review, February 15, 1911 (p. 1).
Photo of Samuel D. Peterson
Photo of Samuel D. Peterson
35th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 10 8
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1906 State House, District 19 General Republican 1,591 51.91% Won
09/18/1906 State House, District 19 Primary Republican 858 58.85% Won
11/08/1904 State House, District 19 General Republican 1,879 56.04% Won
09/20/1904 State House, District 19 Primary Republican 891 100.00% Won
11/04/1902 State House, District 19 General Republican 1,494 57.13% Won
09/16/1902 State House, District 19 Primary Republican 475 100.00% Won
11/06/1900 State House, District 19 General Republican 1,805 51.73% Won
11/08/1898 State House, District 19 General Republican 1,220 49.15% Lost
11/06/1894 State Senate, District 09 General Independent 1,500 26.05% Lost
11/04/1890 State Senate, District 09 General Republican 2,200 45.37% Won