DemocratNot in office · last served 1984Last on a ballot: Nov 1984
James W. Murphy
James W. Murphy ran in 6 elections between 1976 and 1984, winning 5. Served in the Missouri State Senate (District 1).
- Elections
- 6
- 1976–1984
- Won
- 5
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Murphy 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 Murphy has run
Margin: how far Murphy finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Missouri State Senate, District 1 | General | Lost | Irene Treppler (R) | 49.5% | R+1.0 |
| 1984 | Missouri State Senate, District 1 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1980 | Missouri State Senate, District 1 | General | Won | William Olenyik (R) | 68% | D+36.1 |
| 1980 | Missouri State Senate, District 1 | Primary | Won | Rita J. Gralike (D) | 59.6% | +19.2 |
| 1976 | Missouri State Senate, District 1 | General | Won | Jerry R. King (R) | 60.7% | D+21.4 |
| 1976 | Missouri State Senate, District 1 | Primary | Won | Bert Stewart (D), John W. Lenzen (D) | 55.2% | +31.5 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Murphy has held
- Missouri State Senate, District 1 · 1977–1984
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Murphy has run against
- Irene Treppler (R) · 1984 election, lost
- William Olenyik (R) · 1980 election, won
- Jerry R. King (R) · 1976 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)