Earl E. Nelson
Earl E. Nelson ran in 3 elections between 1970 and 1974, winning 3. Served in the Michigan House of Representatives (District 57) and the Michigan State Senate (District 24).
- Elections
- 3
- 1970–1974
- Won
- 3
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Nelson 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 Nelson has run
Margin: how far Nelson finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Michigan State Senate, District 24 | General | Won | Philip O. Pittenger (R), John B. Fishbeck (I) | 58.6% | D+20.2 |
| 1972 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 57 | General | Won | Robert Michael Smart (R) | 59.1% | D+18.2 |
| 1970 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 57 | General | Won | David F. Machtel Jr. (R), Max W. Calder (I) | 53.8% | D+8.4 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Nelson has held
- Michigan State Senate, District 24 · 1975–1978
- Michigan House of Representatives, District 57 · 1971–1974
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Nelson has run against
- Philip O. Pittenger (R) · 1974 election, won
- Robert Michael Smart (R) · 1972 election, won
- David F. Machtel Jr. (R) · 1970 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)