Collin Peterson
Collin Clark Peterson (born June 29, 1944) is an American accountant, politician, and lobbyist who served as the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 7th congressional district from 1991 to 2021. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL). he was chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture from 2019 to 2021 and previously holding the office from 2007 to 2011; he had been ranking member from 2011 to 2019 and 2005 to 2007. Peterson was the most senior U.S. Representative from Minnesota and the dean of Minnesota's congressional delegation. In 2020, Peterson was defeated by Michelle Fischbach, ending his 30-year tenure in the United States House of Representatives. In 2022, Peterson registered as a federal lobbyist after opening an eponymous consulting firm.
Collin Peterson | |
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| Chair of the House Agriculture Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Conaway |
| Succeeded by | David Scott |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Goodlatte |
| Succeeded by | Frank Lucas |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 7th district | |
| In office January 3, 1991 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Arlan Stangeland |
| Succeeded by | Michelle Fischbach |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office January 4, 1977 – January 5, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Roger L. Hanson |
| Succeeded by | Cal Larson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Collin Clark Peterson June 29, 1944 Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Minnesota State University, Moorhead (BA) |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1963–1969 |
| Unit | Army National Guard |