Peterson (electoral division)

The electoral division of Peterson is a Georgeland House of Commons constituency located in East Mainland. The constituency is named for explorer Sir Harold Peterson. As of 2006, the seat is considered a safe seat for the Liberal Democratic Party of the United Islands, though it was previously a safe Conservative seat for much of its history. The electorate encompasses the towns of Cosgrove Hill, Weighcliffe and Hall, with several smaller communities in its borders as well. The largest population centre is Weighcliffe, which has 15,345 residents. The constituency's total population is 74,120. Peterson has been represented by Zoe Parker, the present Prime Minister of Georgeland, since 1997. The member's electorate office has usually been located in Weighcliffe - Parker's office is located in her home town, Cosgrove Hill.

Members of Parliament

 * Sir Ian Glasgow (Conservative) 1915-1931
 * John Garrett (Conservative) 1931-1938
 * Michael Thomas (Labour 1938-1947
 * David Hoddle (Conservative) 1947-1967
 * George Duggan (Labour) 1967-1976
 * Winston Hume (Independent) 1976-1979
 * Doug Lewis (Conservative) 1979-1997
 * Zoe Parker (Labour/Liberal/Liberal Democrat) 1997-