DemocratNot in office · last served 2002Last on a ballot: Nov 2000
James M. Donelan
James M. Donelan ran in 7 elections between 1984 and 2000, winning 7. Served in the Rhode Island State Senate (District 15).
- Elections
- 7
- 1984–2000
- Won
- 7
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Donelan was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028Rhode Island State Senate, District 15Rhode Island State Senate, District 15
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Donelan has run
Margin: how far Donelan finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 15 | General | Won | Edward Lawrence (R) | 70.6% | D+41.2 |
| 1998 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 15 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1996 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 15 | General | Won | Janis E. Fisher (R), Paul N. Nichola (I) | 65.5% | D+35.7 |
| 1990 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 15 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1988 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 15 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1986 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 15 | General | Won | Janis E. Fisher (R) | 66.2% | D+32.5 |
| 1984 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 15 | General | Won | James C. Hovey (R) | 59.1% | D+18.3 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Donelan has held
- Rhode Island State Senate, District 15 · 1997–2002
- Rhode Island State Senate, District 15 · 1985–1992
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Donelan has run against
- Edward Lawrence (R) · 2000 election, won
- Janis E. Fisher (R) · 1996 election, won
- James C. Hovey (R) · 1984 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)