Darin G. Peterson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office 2006–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Leonard Blackham |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Okerlund |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 5,1966 |
| Political party | Republican Party |
| Spouse | JoEllen |
| Residence | Nephi,Utah |
| Occupation | Farmer/Rancher |
Darin Glen Peterson is an American politician from Utah. A Republican,he was a member of the Utah State Senate from 2006 until 2008,representing the state's 24th senate district in Juab,Piute,Sanpete,Sevier,Tooele,and Wayne Counties including the city of Nephi.
Peterson,the son of former Utah legislator Cary G. Peterson, [1] is a graduate of Utah State University.
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