Peter Polin (March 25, 1832 – November 7, 1870) was a Swiss American immigrant, merchant, and Republican politician.
He died the day before his election to the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Born in Zillis, Switzerland, Polin emigrated to the United States and settled in Dubuque, Iowa, and then moved to Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in 1857.
He served as postmaster of Alma, Wisconsin, and as Buffalo County Treasurer from 1862 to 1864.
However, most voters were not aware of his death and elected Polin to the Wisconsin Assembly[1] with 444 votes to 370 for John Burt (Democrat) and 50 votes for Augustus F. Finkelnburg (Republican).