John W. (J.W.) Peterson Candidate

Born: March 30, 1838
Stojby, Småland
Kronoberg County
Sweden
Resided: Vasa, Minnesota
Goodhue County
Death: March 5, 1916
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Military Service: 6th Minnesota Infantry Regiment, Company I, Civil War (Sergeant, 1862-1865).
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 17 (1873-1875); SD 21 (1891-1895). State Representative: HD 22 (1885-1887).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1916-MN-004861). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
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Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1890 State Senate, District 21 General Republican 2,078 41.27% Won