Elmer A. Mortensen
Elmer A. Mortensen ran in 6 elections between 1968 and 1978, winning 4. Served in the Connecticut House of Representatives (District 24 and District 27) and the Connecticut State Senate (District 9).
- Elections
- 6
- 1968–1978
- Won
- 4
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Mortensen 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 Mortensen has run
Margin: how far Mortensen finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Connecticut State Senate, District 9 | General | Lost | William E. Curry Jr. (D), Wayne P. Hill (L) | 45.5% | D+8.5 |
| 1976 | Connecticut State Senate, District 9 | General | Won | J. Martin Hennessey (D) | 54.7% | R+9.3 |
| 1974 | Connecticut House of Representatives, District 27 | General | Lost | Richard J. Balducci (D) | 42.7% | D+14.6 |
| 1972 | Connecticut House of Representatives, District 27 | General | Won | Frank C. Cocheo (D) | 57.7% | R+15.5 |
| 1970 | Connecticut House of Representatives, District 24 | General | Won | Gilbert M. McCusker (D) | 61.9% | R+23.7 |
| 1968 | Connecticut House of Representatives, District 24 | General | Won | Alfred J. Rioux (D) | 60.7% | R+21.5 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Mortensen has held
- Connecticut State Senate, District 9 · 1977–1978
- Connecticut House of Representatives, District 27 · 1973–1974
- Connecticut House of Representatives, District 24 · 1969–1972
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Mortensen has run against
- William E. Curry Jr. (D) · 1978 election, lost
- J. Martin Hennessey (D) · 1976 election, won
- Richard J. Balducci (D) · 1974 election, lost
- Frank C. Cocheo (D) · 1972 election, won
- Gilbert M. McCusker (D) · 1970 election, won
- Alfred J. Rioux (D) · 1968 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)