Michael Peterson (politician)

For those of a similar name, see Michael Peterson (disambiguation).

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 by	Louis Ruiz
Succeeded by	Pam Curtis
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 37th district
In office January 10, 2005 – January 14, 2013
Preceded by	Kathleen Reardon
Succeeded by	Stan Frownfelter
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 33rd district
In office February 13, 1979 – January 14, 1991
Preceded by	Joseph Mikesic
Succeeded by	Richard J. Edlund
Personal details
Born	(1941-09-18)September 18, 1941 Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Died	February 18, 2014(2014-02-18) (aged 72) Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Robin Novak
Children	5
Residence	Kansas City
Alma mater	Kansas City School of Law
Occupation	lawyer

Career

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

Death

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

Committee membership

• Federal and State Affairs
• Local Government
• Elections

Major donors

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