Collin Peterson

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Candidate Snapshot

Party: DFL

Date of Birth: 06/29/1944

Place of Birth: Fargo, N.D.

Education: B.A., business administration and accounting, Moorhead State University

Positions Held: U.S. Senate, 1991-present;
Minnesota Senate, 1977-1986

Business/Professional Experience: Certified public accountant, 1968--1990;
North Dakota Army National Guard, 1963--1969

Religion: Lutheran

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