Carl (C. Howard) Peterson Candidate

Born: September 6, 1921
Willmar, Minnesota
Kandiyohi County
United States
Resided: Benson, Minnesota
Swift County
Death: March 4, 2020
Gender: Man
Occupation: Funeral director
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II (Ensign, 1942-1946).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative)
Notes: Peterson previously served as Swift County Coroner.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1921-15415). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, April 12, 1961 (p. 15). Austin Daily Herald, April 15, 1969 (p. 3).
Photo of Carl Peterson
Photo of Carl Peterson
Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 15, 2020 (p. B11).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1970 State Senate, District 23 General Nonpartisan 8,372 49.02% Lost
04/25/1969 State Senate, District 23 Special Primary Nonpartisan 1,935 24.02% Lost