Ellen M. Canavan
Ellen M. Canavan ran in 5 elections between 1980 and 1988, winning 4. Served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives (District 108).
Last office: Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 108
- Elections
- 5
- 1980–1988
- Won
- 4
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Canavan 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 Canavan has run
Margin: how far Canavan finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 108 | General | Lost | Lida E. Harkins (D), Paul G. Brauer (I) | 35.4% | D+11.0 |
| 1986 | Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 108 | General | Won | James E. Brothers (D) | 58.8% | R+17.7 |
| 1984 | Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 108 | General | Won | William M. Powers (I) | 61.9% | R+23.8 |
| 1982 | Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 108 | General | Won | Joseph C. Tomasello (D) | 61.9% | R+23.7 |
| 1980 | Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 108 | General | Won | Joseph C. Tomasello (D) | 58.6% | R+17.3 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Canavan has held
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Canavan has run against
- Lida E. Harkins (D) · 1988 election, lost
- James E. Brothers (D) · 1986 election, won
- William M. Powers (I) · 1984 election, won
- Joseph C. Tomasello (D) · 1982 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)