James A. McDermott
James A. McDermott ran in 5 elections between 1970 and 1986, winning 5. Served in the Washington House of Representatives (LD-43-2) and the Washington State Senate (District 43).
- Elections
- 5
- 1970–1986
- Won
- 5
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time McDermott 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 McDermott has run
Margin: how far McDermott finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Washington State Senate, District 43 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1982 | Washington State Senate, District 43 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1978 | Washington State Senate, District 43 | General | Won | Ann Sandstrom (R) | 56% | D+12.1 |
| 1974 | Washington State Senate, District 43 | General | Won | Richard C. Goodloe (R), Toby Emmerich (WF) | 65.1% | D+32.9 |
| 1970 | Washington House of Representatives, LD-43-2 | General | Won | John P. Lycette Jr. (R) | 57.6% | D+15.2 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats McDermott has held
- Washington State Senate, District 43 · 1975–1990
- Washington House of Representatives, LD-43-2 · 1971–1972
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who McDermott has run against
- Ann Sandstrom (R) · 1978 election, won
- Richard C. Goodloe (R) · 1974 election, won
- John P. Lycette Jr. (R) · 1970 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)