James A. Melton
James A. Melton ran in 6 elections between 1972 and 1976, winning 4. Served in the Tennessee House of Representatives (District 36).
Last office: Tennessee House of Representatives, District 36
- Elections
- 6
- 1972–1976
- Won
- 4
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Melton 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 Melton has run
Margin: how far Melton finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Tennessee House of Representatives, District 36 | General | Lost | David Ledford (D) | 43.3% | D+13.5 |
| 1976 | Tennessee House of Representatives, District 36 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1974 | Tennessee House of Representatives, District 36 | General | Lost | Anna Belle Obrien (D) | 43.7% | D+12.7 |
| 1974 | Tennessee House of Representatives, District 36 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1972 | Tennessee House of Representatives, District 36 | General | Won | Wayne W. Humphrey (D), Jack O. Elkins (I) | 48.8% | R+7.5 |
| 1972 | Tennessee House of Representatives, District 36 | Primary | Won | Harry T. Burns (R) | 59.1% | +18.2 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Melton has held
- Tennessee House of Representatives, District 36 · 1973–1974
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Melton has run against
- David Ledford (D) · 1976 election, lost
- Anna Belle Obrien (D) · 1974 election, lost
- Wayne W. Humphrey (D) · 1972 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)