Elmer P. Peterson Candidate
| Born: |
July 10, 1904 Palmer, Michigan Marquette County United States |
| Resided: |
Duluth,
Minnesota
Saint Louis County |
| Death: | January 22, 1978 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Electrician |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 60 (1941-1947). State Senator: SD 60 (1947-1963). |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1978-MN-001589). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). United States Census, 1940. |
52nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 10 | 8 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1966 | State Senate, District 63 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,546 | 41.93% | Lost |
| 11/06/1962 | State Senate, District 63 | General | Nonpartisan | 8,768 | 49.38% | Lost |
| 09/11/1962 | State Senate, District 63 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 7,507 | 47.72% | Won |
| 11/04/1958 | State Senate, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 13,548 | 74.11% | Won |
| 11/02/1954 | State Senate, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 15,857 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/07/1950 | State Senate, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 13,199 | 77.99% | Won |
| 11/05/1946 | State Senate, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 11,284 | 64.86% | Won |
| 11/07/1944 | State House, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 11,580 | 34.80% | Won |
| 11/03/1942 | State House, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,390 | 27.93% | Won |
| 11/05/1940 | State House, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 9,812 | 26.72% | Won |