James W. Kesling
James W. Kesling ran in 3 elections between 1970 and 1974, winning 3. Served in the South Dakota House of Representatives (District 12 and District 19).
Last office: South Dakota House of Representatives, District 19
- Elections
- 3
- 1970–1974
- Won
- 3
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Kesling 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 Kesling has run
Margin: how far Kesling finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | South Dakota House of Representatives, District 19 | General | Won | Gene Robbennolt (D), Frank Ross (D) | 38.8% | R+3.4 |
| 1972 | South Dakota House of Representatives, District 19 | General | Won | Gene Robbennolt (D), Oscar E. Huber (R), Merle W. Holscher (D) | 26.8% | R+1.0 |
| 1970 | South Dakota House of Representatives, District 12 | General | Won | Roger R. Moore (D) | 50.6% | R+1.1 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Kesling has held
- South Dakota House of Representatives, District 19 · 1973–1976
- South Dakota House of Representatives, District 12 · 1971–1972
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Kesling has run against
- Gene Robbennolt (D) · 1974 election, won
- Roger R. Moore (D) · 1970 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)