Ben C. Harpstrite
Ben C. Harpstrite ran in 5 elections between 1968 and 1976, winning 3. Served in the Illinois House of Representatives (District 53 and District 55).
- Elections
- 5
- 1968–1976
- Won
- 3
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Harpstrite was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Harpstrite has run
Margin: how far Harpstrite finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Illinois House of Representatives, District 55 | General | Lost | Harold D. Byers (D), Don E. Brummet (D), Dwight P. Friedrich (R) | 19.4% | D+8.1 |
| 1974 | Illinois House of Representatives, District 55 | General | Lost | Don E. Brummet (D), Harold D. Byers (D), Dwight P. Friedrich (R) | 19.8% | D+11.1 |
| 1972 | Illinois House of Representatives, District 55 | General | Won | Harold D. Stedelin (D), Don E. Brummet (D), Milton Mueller (R) | 26% | D+0.1 |
| 1970 | Illinois House of Representatives, District 53 | General | Won | Ken Boyle (D), A. C. Bartulis (R), William H. Jenkins (D) | 26.4% | D+3.0 |
| 1968 | Illinois House of Representatives, District 53 | General | Won | Sam M. Vadalabene (D), Don Barry (D), Orval W. Hittmeier (R) | 27.4% | R+2.4 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Harpstrite has held
- Illinois House of Representatives, District 55 · 1973–1974
- Illinois House of Representatives, District 53 · 1969–1972
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Harpstrite has run against
- Harold D. Byers (D) · 1976 election, lost
- Don E. Brummet (D) · 1974 election, lost
- Harold D. Stedelin (D) · 1972 election, won
- Ken Boyle (D) · 1970 election, won
- Sam M. Vadalabene (D) · 1968 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)