Ellsworth W. (E.W.) Peterson Candidate

Born: November 8, 1922
Mohall, North Dakota
Renville County
United States
Resided: Bloomington, Minnesota
Hennepin County


Tonka Bay, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: October 22, 2004
Gender: Man
Occupation: Aircraft mechanic, Northwest Airlines
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II and Korean Conflict (Aviation Machinist's Mate Petty Officer 1st Class).
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Sources: Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2004-MN-029640). World War II Draft Registration Card (June 30, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, July 19, 1972 (p. B10). Minneapolis Star and Tribune, September 9, 1982 (p. V2).
Photo of Ellsworth W. Peterson
Photo of Ellsworth W. Peterson
Minneapolis Star and Tribune, September 9, 1982 (p. V2).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
3 3 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/14/1982 Governor Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 14,465 2.69% Lost
09/10/1974 State House, District 38A Primary Republican 97 9.46% Lost
09/12/1972 State Senate, District 38 Primary Nonpartisan 397 11.56% Lost