Education
Brigham Young University. University of Montana.
Brigham Young University. University of Montana.
A native of Babb, Montana, Peterson received his bachelor"s degree from Brigham Young University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Montana. Peterson served in both private practice and as a city attorney in such cities as Soap Lake and Billings. He was elected to the Montana State legislature in 2002 but lost his bid for re-election in 2002.
He was again elected to the State Legislature beginning his current period of service in 2007.
Peterson is a Latter-day Saint.