DemocratNot in office · last served 1988Last on a ballot: Nov 1984
Gerald W. Ash
Gerald W. Ash ran in 6 elections between 1978 and 1984, winning 5. Served in the West Virginia State Senate (District 15).
- Elections
- 6
- 1978–1984
- Won
- 5
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Ash 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 Ash has run
Margin: how far Ash finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | West Virginia State Senate, District 15 | General | Won | James Paul Geary (R) | 51.7% | D+3.3 |
| 1984 | West Virginia State Senate, District 15 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1980 | West Virginia State Senate, District 15 | General | Won | J. D. Hinkle Jr. (R) | 56.2% | D+12.4 |
| 1980 | West Virginia State Senate, District 15 | Primary | Won | Richard L. Baumgardner (D) | 67.9% | +35.7 |
| 1978 | West Virginia State Senate, District 15 | General | Lost | C. N. Harman (R) | 45.3% | R+9.4 |
| 1978 | West Virginia State Senate, District 15 | Primary | Won | Pete Gallina (D) | 55.8% | +11.7 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Ash has held
- West Virginia State Senate, District 15 · 1981–1988
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Ash has run against
- James Paul Geary (R) · 1984 election, won
- J. D. Hinkle Jr. (R) · 1980 election, won
- C. N. Harman (R) · 1978 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)