Elmer Peterson

Elmer C. Peterson

Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 12th district
In office 1943–1947
Preceded by	Philip Nelson
Succeeded by	Clifford Krueger

Personal details
Political party	Progressive

Elmer Peterson (November 20, 1892 – ?) was an American farmer and politician.

Born in Martin County, Minnesota, Peterson was raised in Rockford, Illinois and attended Brown's Business College in Rockford. He served in the United States Army during World War I. He lived in Superior, Wisconsin and was a farmer. He served as the town clerk, on the school board, and on the Douglas County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. Peterson served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1933 to 1941. He then served in the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 12th District from 1943 to 1947. He was a member of the Wisconsin Progressive Party.