RepublicanNot in office · last served 1982Last on a ballot: Nov 1980
C. W. Melson
C. W. Melson ran in 3 elections between 1976 and 1980, winning 3. Served in the Arkansas House of Representatives (District 26).
- Elections
- 3
- 1976–1980
- Won
- 3
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Melson was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
19761980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028Arkansas House of Representatives, District 26
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Melson has run
Margin: how far Melson finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Arkansas House of Representatives, District 26 | General | Won | Keith Lewis (D) | 61.4% | R+22.8 |
| 1978 | Arkansas House of Representatives, District 26 | General | Won | Conrad J. Villines (D) | 57.6% | R+15.3 |
| 1976 | Arkansas House of Representatives, District 26 | General | Won | Unopposed | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Melson has held
- Arkansas House of Representatives, District 26 · 1977–1982
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Melson has run against
- Keith Lewis (D) · 1980 election, won
- Conrad J. Villines (D) · 1978 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)