James R. Peterson is a former Democratic member of the South Dakota Senate. He represented the 4th district from 2015 to 2017, and again from 2005 to 2011. He served as minority whip during the 2015 legislative session. Earlier he was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2001 to 2004, and again from 2013 and 2015.
External links South Dakota Legislature – Jim Peterson official SD Senate website
Project Vote Smart – Senator James R. Peterson 'Jim' (SD) profile Follow the Money – Jim Peterson 2008 2006 2004 Senate campaign contributions 2002 2000 House campaign contributions