DemocratNot in office · last served 2020Last on a ballot: Nov 2018
James C. Sheehan
James C. Sheehan ran in 11 elections between 2000 and 2018, winning 11. Served in the Rhode Island State Senate (District 23 and District 36).
- Elections
- 11
- 2000–2018
- Won
- 11
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Sheehan was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
200020022004200620082010201220142016201820202022202420262028Rhode Island State Senate, District 23Rhode Island State Senate, District 36
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Sheehan has run
Margin: how far Sheehan finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 36 | General | Won | John P. Silvaggio (R) | 66.9% | D+34.2 |
| 2016 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 36 | General | Won | Unopposed | 96.1% | — |
| 2014 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 36 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 2014 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 36 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 2012 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 36 | General | Won | Mariacristina C. McKendall (R) | 60% | D+20.2 |
| 2010 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 36 | General | Won | William J. Connelly (R) | 58.1% | D+16.2 |
| 2008 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 36 | General | Won | William J. Connelly (R) | 62.8% | D+25.6 |
| 2006 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 36 | General | Won | William J. Connelly (R) | 67.1% | D+34.3 |
| 2004 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 36 | General | Won | Robin Porter (R) | 62.3% | D+24.6 |
| 2002 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 36 | General | Won | Timothy P. Haxton (R) | 52.1% | D+4.2 |
| 2000 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 23 | General | Won | John A. Patterson (R) | 56.8% | D+13.6 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Sheehan has held
- Rhode Island State Senate, District 36 · 2003–2020
- Rhode Island State Senate, District 23 · 2001–2002
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Sheehan has run against
- John P. Silvaggio (R) · 2018 election, won
- Mariacristina C. McKendall (R) · 2012 election, won
- William J. Connelly (R) · 2010 election, won
- Robin Porter (R) · 2004 election, won
- Timothy P. Haxton (R) · 2002 election, won
- John A. Patterson (R) · 2000 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)