Harold Peterman

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]

Harold Peterman
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
In office
January 11, 2011 – August 10, 2016
Preceded byRobert E. Walls
Succeeded byCharles Postles Jr.
Personal details
Born(1942-07-31)July 31, 1942
Milford, Delaware, U.S.
DiedAugust 10, 2016(2016-08-10) (aged 74)
Greenwood, Delaware, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
OccupationFarmer

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]

References
  1. "Representative Harold J. Peterman". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Archived from the original on January 20, 2015. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  2. "Jack Peterman's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  3. Associated Press. "GOP lawmaker dies after long period of declining health". Washington Post. Archived from the original on August 11, 2016.
  4. "State of Delaware Primary Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. September 12, 2006. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  5. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2006. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  6. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 4, 2008. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  7. "State of Delaware Primary Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. September 14, 2010. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  8. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 2, 2010. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  9. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  10. "State of Delaware Primary Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. September 12, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  11. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2019.


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