DemocratNot in office · last served 1986Last on a ballot: May 1986
James Simpkins
James Simpkins ran in 7 elections between 1980 and 1986, winning 6. Served in the West Virginia House of Delegates (District 13 and District 15).
- Elections
- 7
- 1980–1986
- Won
- 6
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Simpkins was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
1980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028West Virginia House of Delegates, District 13West Virginia House of Delegates, District 15
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Simpkins has run
Margin: how far Simpkins finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | West Virginia State Senate, District 6 | Primary | Lost | H. Truman Chafin (D) | 40.3% | −19.5 |
| 1984 | West Virginia House of Delegates, District 15 | General | Won | Irvine Damron (D) | 50.2% | D+0.3 |
| 1984 | West Virginia House of Delegates, District 15 | Primary | Won | Irvine Damron (D), Darryl James (D), William P. Thompson (D) | 28.4% | −2.3 |
| 1982 | West Virginia House of Delegates, District 15 | General | Won | Irvine Damron (D) | 49.4% | R+1.3 |
| 1982 | West Virginia House of Delegates, District 15 | Primary | Won | Irvine Damron (D), Grant Preece (D), R. Doyle Vanmeter II (D) | 28.1% | −3.1 |
| 1980 | West Virginia House of Delegates, District 13 | General | Won | Irvine Damron (D), Harry Keith White (R) | 41% | R+1.9 |
| 1980 | West Virginia House of Delegates, District 13 | Primary | Won | Irvine Damron (D), R. Doyle Vanmeter II (D), Clayton S. Baisden (D) | 29.4% | −6.8 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Simpkins has held
- West Virginia House of Delegates, District 15 · 1983–1986
- West Virginia House of Delegates, District 13 · 1981–1982
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Simpkins has run against
- Irvine Damron (D) · 1984 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)