DemocratNot in office · last served 1986Last on a ballot: Nov 1986
J. W. Buchanan
J. W. Buchanan ran in 8 elections between 1980 and 1986, winning 6. Served in the Texas House of Representatives (District 64 and District 88).
- Elections
- 8
- 1980–1986
- Won
- 6
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Buchanan was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
1980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028Texas House of Representatives, District 64Texas House of Representatives, District 88
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Buchanan has run
Margin: how far Buchanan finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Texas House of Representatives, District 88 | General | Lost | Dick Waterfield (R) | 45.5% | R+8.9 |
| 1986 | Texas House of Representatives, District 88 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1984 | Texas House of Representatives, District 88 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1984 | Texas House of Representatives, District 88 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1982 | Texas House of Representatives, District 88 | General | Won | R. C. Porter (R) | 58.6% | D+17.1 |
| 1982 | Texas House of Representatives, District 88 | Primary | Lost | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1980 | Texas House of Representatives, District 64 | General | Won | R. C. Porter (R) | 55.9% | D+11.9 |
| 1980 | Texas House of Representatives, District 64 | Primary | Won | Glen Harris (D), J. T. Webb (D) | 51.1% | +19.7 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Buchanan has held
- Texas House of Representatives, District 88 · 1983–1986
- Texas House of Representatives, District 64 · 1981–1982
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Buchanan has run against
- Dick Waterfield (R) · 1986 election, lost
- R. C. Porter (R) · 1982 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)