DemocratNot in office · last served 1982Last on a ballot: Nov 1978
Carl E. Gainer
Carl E. Gainer ran in 6 elections between 1970 and 1978, winning 6. Served in the West Virginia State Senate (District 12).
- Elections
- 6
- 1970–1978
- Won
- 6
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Gainer 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 Gainer has run
Margin: how far Gainer finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | West Virginia State Senate, District 12 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1978 | West Virginia State Senate, District 12 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1974 | West Virginia State Senate, District 12 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1974 | West Virginia State Senate, District 12 | Primary | Won | D. P. Given (D) | 60.8% | +21.5 |
| 1970 | West Virginia State Senate, District 12 | General | Won | Robert Phillips (R) | 62.6% | D+25.2 |
| 1970 | West Virginia State Senate, District 12 | Primary | Won | N. Ray Kniceley (D) | 62.5% | +25.1 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Gainer has held
- West Virginia State Senate, District 12 · 1971–1982
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Gainer has run against
- Robert Phillips (R) · 1970 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)