DemocratNot in office · last served 1992Last on a ballot: Nov 1988
James E. Ross
James E. Ross ran in 5 elections between 1972 and 1988, winning 5. Served in the Pennsylvania State Senate (District 47).
- Elections
- 5
- 1972–1988
- Won
- 5
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Ross 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 Ross has run
Margin: how far Ross finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Pennsylvania State Senate, District 47 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1984 | Pennsylvania State Senate, District 47 | General | Won | R. Paul Stranko (R) | 77.9% | D+55.9 |
| 1980 | Pennsylvania State Senate, District 47 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1976 | Pennsylvania State Senate, District 47 | General | Won | John Pournaras (R) | 71.6% | D+43.2 |
| 1972 | Pennsylvania State Senate, District 47 | General | Won | Walter E. Landgraf (R) | 59.2% | D+18.3 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Ross has held
- Pennsylvania State Senate, District 47 · 1973–1992
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Ross has run against
- R. Paul Stranko (R) · 1984 election, won
- John Pournaras (R) · 1976 election, won
- Walter E. Landgraf (R) · 1972 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)