James A. Peterson Candidate
| Born: |
January 18, 1859 Alderly, Wisconsin Dodge County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | March 9, 1928 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Hennepin County Attorney (1897-1899). State Representative: HD 42 (1901-1903). |
| Notes: | Peterson came to Minnesota in 1887 locating at Minneapolis. He was convicted of violating the Espionage Act during World War I due to anti-war articles he had written in the local papers. His four-year sentence in Leavenworth prison was eventually nullified due to errors found in the appeal. |
| Sources: | United States Census, 1900. United States of America, Department of State, Passport Application (#47031, March 29, 1911). The Appeal, October 31, 1896 (p. 5). The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, March 10, 1928 (p. 7). |
The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, March 10, 1928 (p. 7).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/1918 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Republican | 89,464 | 28.01% | Lost |
| 06/19/1916 | Lieutenant Governor | Primary | Republican | 63,067 | 36.42% | Lost |
| 09/17/1912 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Republican | 63,431 | 41.85% | Lost |
| 09/16/1902 | U.S. House, District 05 | Primary | Republican | 5,345 | 23.84% | Lost |
| 11/06/1900 | State House, District 42 | General | Republican | 3,971 | 30.49% | Won |