DemocratNot in office · last served 1978Last on a ballot: Nov 1978
James E. Sullivan
James E. Sullivan ran in 4 elections between 1974 and 1978, winning 3. Served in the Tennessee State Senate (District 23).
- Elections
- 4
- 1974–1978
- Won
- 3
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Sullivan 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 Sullivan has run
Margin: how far Sullivan finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Tennessee State Senate, District 23 | General | Lost | Johnny Crow (R) | 48.6% | R+2.8 |
| 1978 | Tennessee State Senate, District 23 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1974 | Tennessee State Senate, District 23 | General | Won | John Spivey (R) | 66.9% | D+33.8 |
| 1974 | Tennessee State Senate, District 23 | Primary | Won | Robert N. Greene Sr. (D), David A. Stocks (D) | 48.6% | +21.5 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Sullivan has held
- Tennessee State Senate, District 23 · 1975–1978
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Sullivan has run against
- Johnny Crow (R) · 1978 election, lost
- John Spivey (R) · 1974 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)