DemocratNot in office · last served 1978Last on a ballot: Nov 1976
Elmer Martin
Elmer Martin ran in 6 elections between 1972 and 1976, winning 5. Served in the Texas House of Representatives (District 61).
- Elections
- 6
- 1972–1976
- Won
- 5
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Martin was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
197219761980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028Texas House of Representatives, District 61
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Martin has run
Margin: how far Martin finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Texas House of Representatives, District 61 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1976 | Texas House of Representatives, District 61 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1974 | Texas House of Representatives, District 61 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1974 | Texas House of Representatives, District 61 | Runoff | Won | O. Henry Young Jr. (D) | 66.7% | +33.4 |
| 1974 | Texas House of Representatives, District 61 | Primary | Lost | O. Henry Young Jr. (D), Alton Staggs (D) | 49.4% | +18.9 |
| 1972 | Texas House of Representatives, District 61 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Martin has held
- Texas House of Representatives, District 61 · 1973–1978
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)