Claim: Politician Erik Peterson, who serves in the New Jersey General Assembly, was outvoted by fellow Republican John DiMaio in the New Jersey general election in 2015 by 583 votes.
Evidence: Erik C. Peterson (born March 8, 1966) is an American Republican Party politician who serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 23rd Legislative District. 17,654 17,071 John DiMaio (Incumbent) Erik Peterson (Incumbent) New Jersey general election, 2015 
New Jersey general election, 2015 17,654 17,071 John DiMaio (Incumbent) Erik Peterson (Incumbent) Erik C. Peterson (born March 8, 1966) is an American Republican Party politician who serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 23rd Legislative District.