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George Peterson, Jr.
George N. Peterson, Jr. (b. July 8, 1950) is a former Republican member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the Ninth Worcester district from 1994 to 2015. While in office, Peterson served as Assistant Minority Leader. Peterson did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Peterson's professional experience includes working as a commercial fisherman and tree surgeon.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Bills in the Third Reading |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Bills in the Third Reading |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Bills in the Third Reading |
| • Higher Education Joint |
| • Housing Joint |
| • Transportation Joint |
Elections
2012
Peterson won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Ninth Worcester District. Peterson was unopposed in the September 6 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Peterson won re-election to the Ninth Worcester seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Timothy Dodd in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Ninth Worcester District (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Timothy Dodd (D) | 5,783 | |||
 George Peterson, Jr. (R)
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11,966 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Peterson won re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Ninth Worcester, unopposed.[5]
Peterson raised $61,522 for his campaign.[6]
| Massachusetts State House of Representatives, Ninth Worcester (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| George N, Peterson, Jr. (R)
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18,672 | |||
| All Others | 90 | |||
| Blanks | 5,945 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 14 through August 1.
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2013
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In 2013, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 4 through July 31.
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2011
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In 2011, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 5 through November 16.
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Personal
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Peterson has been a member of American Legion Delisle Goulet Post #92.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Massachusetts House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Massachusetts state legislative districts
- Massachusetts State Legislature
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- George Peterson on Facebook
- George Peterson on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "George Peterson, Jr.'s Biography," accessed November 19, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "2012 State Primary Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 6, 2012," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 4, 2008," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Massachusetts 2008 - General Election Results," accessed February 13, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Massachusetts House of Representatives Ninth Worcester 1994-2015 |
Succeeded by David Muradian, Jr. (R) |
