Otto M. (O.M.) Peterson Candidate

Born: May 4, 1877
Vernon, Wisconsin
Waukesha County
United States
Resided: Albert Lea, Minnesota
Freeborn County
Death: January 24, 1949
Gender: Man
Occupation: Nursery owner
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 06 (1917-1919).
Notes: Peterson came to Freeborn County in 1897. He served two terms on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1949-MN-004603). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). United States Census, 1920. Minneapolis Morning Tribune, January 26, 1949 (p. 20).
Photo of Otto Peterson
Photo of Otto Peterson
40th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1918 State House, District 06 General Nonpartisan 1,839 47.25% Lost
06/17/1918 State House, District 06 Primary Nonpartisan 1,215 31.08% Won