Collin C. Peterson Candidate
| Born: |
June 29, 1944 Fargo, North Dakota Cass County United States |
| Resided: |
Detroit Lakes,
Minnesota
Becker County |
| Death: | -- |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Certified public accountant |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army National Guard (1963-1969). |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Offices Held: | State Senator: SD 10 (1977-1987). U.S. Representative: CD 07 (1991-2021). |
| Sources: | Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. |
Minnesota State Senate, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 41 | 37 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2020 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 144,838 | 39.85% | Lost |
| 08/11/2020 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 26,925 | 75.60% | Won |
| 11/06/2018 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 146,672 | 52.10% | Won |
| 08/14/2018 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 39,990 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/08/2016 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 173,589 | 52.47% | Won |
| 08/09/2016 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 16,253 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/04/2014 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 130,546 | 54.21% | Won |
| 11/06/2012 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 197,791 | 60.38% | Won |
| 11/02/2010 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 133,096 | 55.20% | Won |
| 08/10/2010 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 42,104 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/04/2008 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 227,187 | 72.20% | Won |
| 09/09/2008 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 21,791 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/07/2006 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 179,164 | 69.66% | Won |
| 09/12/2006 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 33,732 | 86.03% | Won |
| 11/02/2004 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 207,628 | 66.07% | Won |
| 09/14/2004 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 16,036 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/05/2002 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 170,234 | 65.27% | Won |
| 09/10/2002 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 35,130 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/07/2000 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 185,771 | 68.68% | Won |
| 09/12/2000 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 33,948 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/03/1998 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 169,907 | 71.71% | Won |
| 09/15/1998 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 46,530 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/05/1996 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 170,936 | 67.94% | Won |
| 09/10/1996 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 21,943 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/08/1994 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 108,023 | 51.20% | Won |
| 09/13/1994 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 34,517 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/03/1992 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 133,886 | 50.42% | Won |
| 09/15/1992 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 30,917 | 71.27% | Won |
| 11/06/1990 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 107,126 | 53.51% | Won |
| 09/11/1990 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 35,663 | 100.00% | Won |
| 09/13/1988 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 12,164 | 39.03% | Lost |
| 11/04/1986 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 93,903 | 49.61% | Lost |
| 09/09/1986 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 39,567 | 85.23% | Won |
| 11/06/1984 | U.S. House, District 07 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 101,720 | 42.95% | Lost |
| 09/11/1984 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 23,858 | 85.92% | Won |
| 11/02/1982 | State Senate, District 10 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 12,734 | 50.40% | Won |
| 09/14/1982 | State Senate, District 10 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 5,189 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/04/1980 | State Senate, District 10 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 17,393 | 57.44% | Won |
| 09/09/1980 | State Senate, District 10 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 1,913 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/02/1976 | State Senate, District 10 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 15,846 | 54.53% | Won |
| 09/14/1976 | State Senate, District 10 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 3,844 | 100.00% | Won |
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