Michael Peterson (politician)

Michael James Peterson (September 18, 1941 – February 18, 2014) was an American Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 37th district. He served from 1979 until 1990, and then again from 2005 until his death in 2014.[1]

Michael Peterson
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 32nd district
In office
January 14, 2013 – February 18, 2014
Preceded byLouis Ruiz
Succeeded byPam Curtis
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 37th district
In office
January 10, 2005 – January 14, 2013
Preceded byKathleen Reardon
Succeeded byStan Frownfelter
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
In office
February 13, 1979 – January 14, 1991
Preceded byJoseph Mikesic
Succeeded byRichard J. Edlund
Personal details
Born(1941-09-18)September 18, 1941
Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 18, 2014(2014-02-18) (aged 72)
Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRobin Novak
Children5
ResidenceKansas City
Alma materKansas City School of Law
Occupationlawyer

Career

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Peterson received his law degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law in 1971.[2] He then practiced law.[3]

Death

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He died at the age of 72 on February 18, 2014, in a Kansas City-area hospital, following a long illness.[4]

Committee membership

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  • Federal and State Affairs
  • Local Government
  • Elections

Major donors

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The top 5 donors to Peterson's 2008 campaign:[5]

  • 1. Kansas Contractors Assoc $700
  • 2. Kansas Trial Lawyers Assoc $500
  • 3. Ruffin, Phil $500
  • 4. Sunflower Electric Power Corp $500
  • 5. Kansans for Lifesaving Cures $500

References

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Kansas House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 33rd district

February 13, 1979 – January 14, 1991
Succeeded by
Kansas House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 37th district

January 10, 2005 – January 14, 2013
Succeeded by
Kansas House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 32nd district

January 14, 2013 – February 18, 2014
Succeeded by