A. John Peters
A. John Peters (Democratic Party) (also known as AJ) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
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Biography
A. John Peters was born in Shelby, Iowa. He earned a bachelor's degree from Dana College in 1970 and a second bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska, Omaha in 1971. His career experience includes working as an educator, business owner, research scientist, technical consultant, and manager. He has served as chair of Hands of Hope Resource Center and chair of the Todd County Broadband Coalition.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Minnesota's 7th Congressional District election, 2024
Minnesota's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 13 Republican primary)
Minnesota's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 13 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Minnesota District 7
Incumbent Michelle Fischbach defeated A. John Peters in the general election for U.S. House Minnesota District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michelle Fischbach (R) | 69.9 | 139,922 | |
| A. John Peters (D) | 30.1 | 60,389 | ||
| Total votes: 200,311 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 7
A. John Peters advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 7 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | A. John Peters | 100.0 | 16,828 | |
| Total votes: 16,828 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 7
Incumbent Michelle Fischbach defeated Steve Boyd in the Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 7 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michelle Fischbach | 64.7 | 30,458 | |
| Steve Boyd | 35.3 | 16,645 | ||
| Total votes: 47,103 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Annette Watson (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Peters in this election.
2022
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 5
Incumbent Paul Utke defeated A. John Peters in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 5 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Paul Utke (R) | 72.8 | 28,731 | |
| A. John Peters (D) | 27.1 | 10,687 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 32 | ||
| Total votes: 39,450 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 5
A. John Peters advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 5 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | A. John Peters | 100.0 | 2,462 | |
| Total votes: 2,462 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 5
Incumbent Paul Utke defeated Bret Bussman and Dale A.P. Anderson in the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 5 on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Paul Utke | 57.3 | 5,027 | |
| Bret Bussman | 32.3 | 2,832 | ||
 | Dale A.P. Anderson | 10.3 | 907 | |
| Total votes: 8,766 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 9
Incumbent Paul Gazelka defeated A. John Peters in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Paul Gazelka (R) | 75.6 | 33,472 | |
| A. John Peters (D) | 24.3 | 10,765 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 41 | ||
| Total votes: 44,278 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 9
A. John Peters advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 9 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | A. John Peters | 100.0 | 2,759 | |
| Total votes: 2,759 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 9
Incumbent Paul Gazelka defeated Richard Dahl in the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 9 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Paul Gazelka | 83.5 | 5,822 | |
| Richard Dahl | 16.5 | 1,151 | |
| Total votes: 6,973 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2024
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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A. John Peters completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Peters' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a business owner, educator, and community activist living in Browerville, MN. I have a background in science and education specializing in computer programming and networking. I currently run a small business helping senior citizens and business in rural MN. I am a past member of the board of the National Bipolar Association. I currently chair the board of Hands of Hope Resource Center helping people suffering from domestic abuse. I chair the Todd County Broadband Coalition, helping bring affordable high speed internet to the people of Todd County. I am also a consultant to the Todd County Council on Aging. My previous experience includes: a teacher in High School and college, I research scientist in computer science and a manager of of over 100 geographically dispersed technical consultants.
- GET SOMETHING DONE: The current Congress spends more time arguing about issues that do not help the people in the United States. I am a pragmatist and I know that any improvement is better than no improvement. I am willing to listen to both sides of and issue.
- WOMEN'S HEALTH: A woman's health decisions and between her, her doctor and trusted advisors. This includes reproductive health. Recent laws in several states have put women physical and financial health in jeopardy. Recent extreme laws in several states have caused severe long term health issues and even death. Also, women's general health problems have been traditionally underestimated of even ignored. Women's strokes, heart attacks, cancer are frequently misdiagnosed. We need to fund more research into these issues and train doctors how to treat problem's that show up differently in men.
- RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND AGRICULTURAL CONCERNS: We need to help the people in rural America. We do that by providing high speed affordable internet, well maintained roads, bridges and highways, help during floods and drought, and programs to help people transition to the new technology, and markets for rural products. We need to do this while not creating unnecessary regulations and raising property taxes.
Rural Economy, Education, Public Safety, Women's Health and climate change
Verna Toenyan. She is a tireless worker for seniors and the rest of the community.
Put the needs of all people ahead of personal gain for money or power. This means that the officials must stay in constant contact with their constituents listening more than talking. Officials must be willing to work with others
and change their mind when their initial opinions are proven wrong.
I have a varied background in several disciplines including:
Education teaching adults, college students and high school students..
Owner of a business since 1989
Manager of over 100 technicians
Negotiator to US Government for science research
A background in science and the scientific method.
Follow the constitution while do what is right for people. Be a spokesperson for key issues affecting people in you district. Listen to your constituents and act accordingly.
He was a person that cared about people and worked to help others.
Korean war on TV at 3 or 4. JFK assassination ad age 15.
Mowing lawns and shoveling snow. 8-12. Baling hay and shelling corn 12-18. Delivering groceries to Seniors from my family store. Digging graves by hand.
Goedel, Escher and Bach. Ir was the story of recursive themes in art, math and music. It was mind blowing.
One Tin Soldier
I am an alcoholic and have been sober since Memorial Day 2000.
Representation by Population: The House is designed to represent the population proportionally. Each state's representation is based on its population, with larger states having more representatives. This ensures that the interests of more populous regions have a proportionate voice in the legislative process.
Shorter Terms: Representatives serve two-year terms, which is shorter than the six-year terms of Senators. This frequent election cycle makes House members more directly accountable to their constituents, as they must regularly seek re-election.
Origination of Revenue Bills: The Constitution mandates that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives. This gives the House a significant role in budgetary and financial legislation.
Impeachment Powers: The House has the sole power to impeach federal officials, including the President. Impeachment by the House is the first step in the removal process, which is followed by a trial in the Senate.
Large Membership: With 435 members, the House is the larger of the two chambers of Congress. This large membership allows for a diversity of viewpoints and a wide range of representation.
Rules and Procedures: The House operates under a more structured set of rules and procedures compared to the Senate. The House Rules Committee plays a crucial role in determining the legislative agenda and the terms of debate for bills.
Leadership Structure: The leadership structure in the House is distinct, with positions such as the Speaker of the House, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader playing significant roles in guiding the legislative process and party strategy.
Committee System: The House has a well-developed committee system, with numerous standing committees specializing in specific areas of policy. These committees conduct hearings, review legislation, and play a critical role in shaping laws before they reach the full House for a vote.
Closer Ties to
It is not necessary to be an elected official, but it is necessary to be knowledgeable about the the functions of all levels of government and have worked with several government agencies and elected officials.
1. Climate Change
2. Extreme political division and potential violence
3. Government intrusion into peoples personal life and religious beliefs
4. Improper handling of immigration
5. Infrastructure
6. Healthcare.
Yes, it is a strength of the house.
Voters should determine term limits.
Collin Peterson, Rich Nolan, Amy Klobuchar
Abitha Belmonte was shot and killed by her boyfriend, Dylan Cox. Dylan was found injured at the scene. He shot Tabitha multiple times and then shot himself. He died the next day from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shooting took place in the home of Cox’s parents where Tabitha was living with Dylan and their seven-month-old daughter.
Dawn Anderson was shot and killed by her estranged husband, Gregory Duane Anderson. Dawn had obtained an order for protection in November 2010, indicating in her petition that Gregory had an alcohol problem and was becoming increasingly erratic and out of control. On March 22nd, Dawn called 911 and said that her husband was threatening to kill her. In the background of the call, there was a loud noise and then the phone went dead. The couple’s 20-year old son ran for help to a neighbor and they also called 911. Gregory had had his firearms taken away after a 2007 gun conviction and authorities are not sure how he obtained a rifle. Before the police arrived, Gregory shot himself after killing his wife.
I am 75. I promise to server only 10 terms in the US Congress
Yes, as long as it does go against my core values.
Our bills must be paid without any conditions. I would also work to fund vital rural concerns.
Only issues that have meaningful evidences should be investigated. It should not be for partisan political reasons or for revenge.
Currently interviewing for endorsements.
i. Agriculture
ii. Energy and Commerce because of broadband
iii. Science Space and Technology
iv. Education and Labor
v. Small Business
vi. Natural Resources
vii. Transportation and Infrastructure
Everything should be open unless it affects national security.
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Campaign website
Peters' campaign website stated the following:
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Policy Positions Environment Climate Rural Economy Taxes Education Healthcare |
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2022
A. John Peters completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Peters' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I grew up in Shelby Iowa. started delivering newspapers and mowing lawn at 10 years old and was required to start a bank account and save half of my money for college. When I was thirteen, I started baling hay, shelling corn and weeding soybeans. I also dug graves by hand for the local cemetery association. My parents ran a small grocery store (Peters Store, “We Strive to Please”). When I turned 16, I packaged and delivered groceries to senior citizens. Dad let the farmers keep credit until harvest and pay when they sold their crops. I understand how tough farming is. When people paid their bill, he always threw in a candy bar for each child in the family. I went to college on a combination academic, football and drama scholarship. People could go to college affordably then, even without scholarships. Most could earn enough money in the summer to pay for tuition. I completed a BS degree with a major in math and a minor in coaching. I was 3 hours short of a minor in physics and 2 hours short in a minor in philosophy.
- Work to improve the rural economy by providing needed infrastructure, fair regulation and appropriate taxes.
- Insure public safety by making sure we have well trained police with the proper support organizations.
- Full fund our public schools. THis funding must incuse well trained teachers as well as professional job counseling and psycological support.
Public Health: In the late 90 early 2000s, I spent 200 days in the hospital I went from being fair well off financially to $200,00 in debt. In 2020 I had a bad case of Covid. I was out of work for a month and still have long term symptoms. My wife has diabetes. I believe that medicare and the state should be able to negotiated drug prices.
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2020
A. John Peters did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 27, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ A. John Peters’ campaign website, “Home,” accessed August 2, 2024
