Collin Peterson

Collin Clark Peterson (born June 29, 1944) is an American politician. He was a member of the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 7th congressional district from 1991 to 2021. He is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party,.

Collin Peterson
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 29 June 1944 (aged 81) Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	Minnesota State University, Moorhead (BA)
Website	House website
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1963–1969
Unit	Army National Guard

In 2020, Peterson was defeated by Republican Michelle Fischbach, ending a 30-year career in the United States House of Representatives.