DemocratNot in office · last served 2014Last on a ballot: Nov 2012
Joan Buchanan
Joan Buchanan ran in 3 elections between 2008 and 2012, winning 3. Served in the California State Assembly (District 15 and District 16).
- Elections
- 3
- 2008–2012
- Won
- 3
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Buchanan was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
20082010201220142016201820202022202420262028California State Assembly, District 15California State Assembly, District 16
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Buchanan has run
Margin: how far Buchanan finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | California State Assembly, District 16 | General | Won | Al Phillips (R) | 59.2% | D+18.4 |
| 2010 | California State Assembly, District 15 | General | Won | Abram Wilson (R) | 53.3% | D+6.7 |
| 2008 | California State Assembly, District 15 | General | Won | Abram Wilson (R) | 52.2% | D+4.5 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Buchanan has held
- California State Assembly, District 16 · 2013–2014
- California State Assembly, District 15 · 2009–2012
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Buchanan has run against
- Al Phillips (R) · 2012 election, won
- Abram Wilson (R) · 2010 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)