Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Collin C. Peterson
(D-Minn.) 7th District,
West -- Moorhead, Willmar
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Residence:Detroit Lakes
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Born:June 29, 1944; Fargo, N.D.
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Religion:Lutheran
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Family:Divorced; three children
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Education:Moorhead State U., B.A. 1966 (accounting)
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Military service:Minn. National Guard 1963-1969
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Career:Accountant
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Political Highlights:Minn. Senate, 1977-87; sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 1982; Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 1984, 1986; sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 1988; U.S. House, 1991-present
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Elected:1990 (10th term)
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
Collin Peterson (D) |
227,187 |
72.2% |
| Glen Menze (R) |
87,062 |
27.7% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Collin Peterson (D) |
179,164 |
69.7% |
| Michael Barrett (R) |
74,557 |
29% |
| Ken Lucier (CNSTP) |
3,303 |
1.3% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Collin Peterson (D) |
207,628 |
66.1% |
| David Sturrock (R) |
106,349 |
33.8% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Collin Peterson (D) |
170,234 |
65.3% |
| Dan Stevens (R) |
90,342 |
34.6% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 47% |
John McCain: 50% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 43% |
George W. Bush: 55% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 41% |
George W. Bush: 55% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:614,935
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Under 18:26.1%
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Over 65:16.9%
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Married:59%
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Non-Hispanic White:93%
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Black:0%
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Hispanic:3%
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Asian:1%
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Foreign Born:2%
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Language other than English:5.9%
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Median Household Income:36,453
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Owner Occupied Housing:77.8%
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Income above $200k:0.9
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:53%
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Blue Collar:31.1%
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Services:15.5%
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Bachelor's Degree:16%
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Graduate Education:4.3%
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Civilian Veterans:62,412
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