Wayne Peterson
U.S. Senate candidate
- Born
- May 4, 1929
- Died
- December 30, 2007
- Age at death
- 78
- Home state
- South Dakota
- Party
- Independent
- On the ballot
- 1980
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Peterson7,866
Opponents319,612
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Elections run
Wayne Peterson (1929–2007), an Independent politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. Senate election in South Dakota to James Abdnor, receiving 7,866 votes (2.4%).
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How many votes has Wayne Peterson received?
Wayne Peterson has received 7,866 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | U.S. SenateSouth Dakota | Lost | 7,8662.4% | James Abdnor George McGovern |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q111319728). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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