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.
Political partyRepublican
OccupationFarmer

Electoral history edit

  • 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 edit

  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.