Collin Peterson
American politician
Collin Clark Peterson (born June 29, 1944) is an American politician. He was a member of the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 7th congressional district from 1991 to 2021. He is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party,.
Collin Peterson | |
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Chair of the House Agriculture Committee | |
In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Mike Conaway |
Succeeded by | David Scott |
In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Bob Goodlatte |
Succeeded by | Frank Lucas |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 7th district | |
In office January 3, 1991 – January 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Arlan Stangeland |
Succeeded by | Michelle Fischbach |
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 10th district | |
In office January 4, 1977 – January 5, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Roger L. Hanson |
Succeeded by | Cal Larson |
Personal details | |
Born | Collin Clark Peterson June 29, 1944 Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Minnesota State University, Moorhead (BA) |
Website | House website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1963–1969 |
Unit | Army National Guard |
In 2020, Peterson was defeated by Republican Michelle Fischbach, ending a 30-year career in the United States House of Representatives.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Michelle Fischbach unseats Rep. Collin Peterson in Minnesota". AP NEWS. 2020-11-04. Retrieved 2020-11-07.