Derick Peterson

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1808
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Peterson6,098
Opponents34,921
1
Elections run

Derick Peterson, an Independent politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1808 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 1 to Benjamin Say, receiving 6,098 votes (14.87%).

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How many votes has Derick Peterson received?

Derick Peterson has received 6,098 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Derick Peterson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1808U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost6,09814.87%Benjamin Say
John Porter

William Anderson

Alexander Hemphill

Charles W Hare
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.