Harry H. Peterson, Gubernatorial candidate

Harry H. Peterson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1950

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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Peterson400,637
Opponents635,800
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Elections run

Harry H. Peterson, a Democratic politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1950 governor election in Minnesota to Luther Youngdahl, receiving 400,637 votes (38.28%).

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How many votes has Harry H. Peterson received?

Harry H. Peterson has received 400,637 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Harry H. Peterson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1950GovernorMinnesotaLost400,63738.28%Luther Youngdahl
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