RepublicanNot in office · last served 1984Last on a ballot: Nov 1980
James E. Briles
James E. Briles ran in 4 elections between 1968 and 1980, winning 4. Served in the Iowa State Senate (District 5 and District 48).
- Elections
- 4
- 1968–1980
- Won
- 4
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Briles was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
1968197219761980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028Iowa State Senate, District 5Iowa State Senate, District 48
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Briles has run
Margin: how far Briles finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Iowa State Senate, District 48 | General | Won | Dave Schweers (D) | 52.9% | R+5.9 |
| 1976 | Iowa State Senate, District 48 | General | Won | Forrest C. Teig (D) | 59.6% | R+19.2 |
| 1972 | Iowa State Senate, District 48 | General | Won | Varel Dodge (D) | 69.5% | R+39.1 |
| 1968 | Iowa State Senate, District 5 | General | Won | Orval C. Walter (D) | 67.6% | R+35.2 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Briles has held
- Iowa State Senate, District 48 · 1973–1984
- Iowa State Senate, District 5 · 1969–1972
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Briles has run against
- Dave Schweers (D) · 1980 election, won
- Forrest C. Teig (D) · 1976 election, won
- Varel Dodge (D) · 1972 election, won
- Orval C. Walter (D) · 1968 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)