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Collin Peterson
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| Collin Peterson | ||
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| U.S. House, Minnesota, District 7 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 3, 1991-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $174,000 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 6, 1990 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Minnesota State Senate | ||
| 1977-1986 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Moorhead State University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Minnesota Army National Guard | |
| Years of service | 1963-1969 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 29, 1944 | |
| Place of birth | Fargo, ND | |
| Profession | Accountant | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Peterson is a "centrist Democrat".[1]
Biography
Peterson was born in 1944 in Fargo, North Dakota. He earned his B.A. from Moorhead State University in 1966, also serving in the Minnesota Army National Guard from 1963 to 1969. Prior to his political career, Peterson worked as an accountant.[2]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Peterson's professional and political career[2]:
- Minnesota National Guard, 1963-1969
- Minnesota State Senate, 1977-1986
- U.S. House of Representatives, Minnesota's 7th congressional district, 2007-Present
Committee assignments
U.S. House of Representatives
2011-2012
Peterson serves on the following House committees:[3]
- Agriculture Committee Ranking Member
Issues
Political Positions
Percentage voting with party
November 2011
The website Open Congress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus. According to the website, Collin Peterson voted with the Democratic Party 56.5% of the time, which ranked 191 among the 192 House Democratic members in November 2011.[4]
Elections
2012
Peterson is seeking re-election in 2012.[5] Lee Byberg is seeking the Republican nomination in the August 14, 2012 primary.
2010
On November 2, 2010, Peterson won re-election to the United States House of Representatives. He defeated Lee Byberg (R), Gene Waldorf (I), and Glen R. Menze (I) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House of Representatives, Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Tim Walz Incumbent |
55.2% | 133,096 | |
| Republican | Lee Byberg | 37.6% | 90,652 | |
| Independent | Gene Waldorf | 3.9% | 9,317 | |
| Independent | Glen R. Menze | 3.3% | 7,839 | |
| Independent | Write-In | 0.1% | 193 | |
| Total Votes | 241,097 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
Peterson won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Peterson's campaign committee raised a total of $1,174,500 and spent $1,269,568.[7]
| U.S. House of Representatives, Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, 2010 - Collin Peterson Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,174,500 |
| Total Spent | $1,269,568 |
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $396,707 |
| Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $380,370 |
| Top contributors to Collin Peterson's campaign committee | |
| American Farm Bureau | $21,750 |
| Monsanto Co | $14,999 |
| American Crystal Sugar | $11,900 |
| Land O'Lakes | $10,250 |
| Operating Engineers Union | $10,250 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Crop Production & Basic Processing | $163,916 |
| Agricultural Services/Products | $162,549 |
| Dairy | $60,750 |
| Food Processing & Sales | $54,400 |
| Securities & Investment | $37,400 |
Recent news
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Personal
Peterson lives in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.[8]
External Links
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Biography at WhoRunsGov.com at The Washington Post
- Congressional profile at GovTrack.us
- Congressional profile at OpenCongress.org
- Issue positions and quotes at On The Issues
- Financial information at OpenSecrets.org
- Staff salaries, trips and personal finance at LegiStorm.com
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Appearances on C-SPAN
References
- ↑ Gov Track "Peterson" Accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Biographical Guide to Members of Congress "Collin Peterson" Accessed December 11, 2011
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "House of Representatives Committee Assignments" Accessed December 11, 2011
- ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party"
- ↑ National Journal "The Retirement Season," Accessed February 11, 2012
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010" Accessed December 11, 2011
- ↑ Open Secrets "Tim Walz 2010 Re-Election Cycle," Accessed December 3, 2011
- ↑ Official House Site "Full Biography," Accessed December 11, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Arlan Strangeland | U.S. House of Representatives - Minneosta District 7 1991–present | Succeeded by ' |
| Preceded by ' | Minnesota State Senate 1977-1986 | Succeeded by ' |
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