State Senate, District 27, 1980 Election
General
| Date: | November 4, 1980 |
| Cycle: | 1980 |
| Office: | State Senate |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 27 |
| Counties: | Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Nobles, Watonwan |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrel L. Peterson | Man | Independent-Republican | 15,024 | 53.62 | +7.24 |
| Howard D. Olson Incumbent | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 12,995 | 46.38 |
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1981-1982 (p. 527).