Harold Peterman
American politician
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Harold J. "Jack" Peterman (July 31, 1942 – August 10, 2016) was an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 33 from 2011 until his death in 2016.[1][2] Peterman was born in Milford and became a farmer after graduating from high school. He died after a period of declining health at the age of 74.[3]
Preceded byRobert E. Walls
Succeeded byCharles Postles Jr.
DiedAugust 10, 2016 (aged 74)
Greenwood, Delaware, U.S.
Harold Peterman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| In office January 11, 2011 – August 10, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Walls |
| Succeeded by | Charles Postles Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1942 |
| Died | August 10, 2016 (aged 74) Greenwood, Delaware, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Electoral history
- In 2006, Peterman ran to replace retiring Republican G. Wallace Caulk Jr., but lost in the Republican primary by 25 votes with 471 votes total (48.7%) against Ulysses S. Grant.[4] Democratic nominee Robert E. Walls went on to win the general election against Grant.[5]
- In 2008, Peterman was unopposed for the Republican nomination but lost the general election with 4,790 votes (46.3%) to newly elected Democrat Robert E. Walls.[6]
- In 2010, Peterman won the Republican primary with 1,102 votes (56.3%) against Steven Rust.[7] Peterman again faced Democrat Robert E. Walls in the general election and now won with 4,313 votes (52.2%) against Walls.[8]
- In 2012, Peterman was unopposed for the Republican nomination and won the general election with 4,825 votes (53.4%) against Democratic nominee John Kevin Robbins.[9]
- In 2014, Peterman won the Republican primary with 657 votes (64.5%) against Charles Postles Jr.[10] He went on to win the general election with 3,336 votes (57.9%) in a rematch against Democratic nominee John Kevin Robbins.[11]
