Walfrid H. Peterson Candidate

Born: April 19, 1904
Älmeboda, Småland
Kronoberg County
Sweden
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: May 26, 1967
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Peterson was also a candidate for Minneapolis Alderman (12th Ward) in 1967. He served as an FBI agent from 1942 to 1944.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1967-MN-013284). Swedish American Church Records. World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 9, 1960 (p. VG2). Minneapolis Tribune, April 28, 1967 (p. VG3).
Photo of Walfrid H. Peterson
Photo of Walfrid H. Peterson
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 9, 1960 (p. VG3).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1960 State House, District 32 General Nonpartisan 9,798 16.80% Lost
09/13/1960 State House, District 32 Primary Nonpartisan 1,613 8.95% Won