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.Michael J. Peterson at kanfocus.com
Career Peterson received his law degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law in 1971.Alumni Association-The University of Kansas-Rep. Michael Peterson (D-KS-32nd District) He then practiced law.Project Vote Smart - Rep. Michael Peterson Biography
Death He died at the age of 72 on February 18, 2014, in a Kansas City-area hospital, following a long illness.State Rep. Mike Peterson of Kansas City dies after long illness; services not set
Committee membership Federal and State Affairs Local Government Elections
Major donors The top 5 donors to Peterson's 2008 campaign: 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
References
External links Kansas Legislature - Michael Peterson Project Vote Smart profile Kansas Votes profile