Edward Shortell
Edward Shortell ran in 4 elections between 1972 and 1980, winning 3. Served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives (District 43).
Last office: Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 43
- Elections
- 4
- 1972–1980
- Won
- 3
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Shortell 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 Shortell has run
Margin: how far Shortell finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 43 | General | Lost | William D. Benson (D) | 31% | D+38.0 |
| 1976 | Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 43 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1974 | Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 43 | General | Won | Paul McDonald (D) | 62.3% | R+24.7 |
| 1972 | Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 43 | General | Won | Allan McGuane (D), Craig R. Wallwork (CST) | 53.7% | R+15.0 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Shortell has held
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Shortell has run against
- William D. Benson (D) · 1980 election, lost
- Paul McDonald (D) · 1974 election, won
- Allan McGuane (D) · 1972 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)