DemocratNot in office · last served 1976Last on a ballot: Nov 1972
Ben E. Palmer
Ben E. Palmer ran in 2 elections between 1970 and 1972, winning 2. Served in the Illinois State Senate (District 13 and District 12).
- Elections
- 2
- 1970–1972
- Won
- 2
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Palmer was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
197219761980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028Illinois State Senate, District 13Illinois State Senate, District 12
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Palmer has run
Margin: how far Palmer finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Illinois State Senate, District 12 | General | Won | John E. McNeal (R) | 52.9% | D+5.8 |
| 1970 | Illinois State Senate, District 13 | General | Won | Alon Jeffrey (R) | 62.7% | D+25.5 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Palmer has held
- Illinois State Senate, District 12 · 1973–1976
- Illinois State Senate, District 13 · 1971–1974
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Palmer has run against
- John E. McNeal (R) · 1972 election, won
- Alon Jeffrey (R) · 1970 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)