DemocratNot in office · last served 2014Last on a ballot: Nov 2012
John Benson
John Benson ran in 5 elections between 2004 and 2012, winning 4. Served in the Minnesota House of Representatives (HD-43B and HD-44B).
- Elections
- 5
- 2004–2012
- Won
- 4
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Benson was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
2004200620082010201220142016201820202022202420262028Minnesota House of Representatives, HD-43BMinnesota House of Representatives, HD-44B
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Benson has run
Margin: how far Benson finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Minnesota House of Representatives, HD-44B | General | Won | Mark Stefan (R) | 55.8% | D+11.8 |
| 2010 | Minnesota House of Representatives, HD-43B | General | Won | Brian Grogan (R) | 51.6% | D+3.4 |
| 2008 | Minnesota House of Representatives, HD-43B | General | Won | Brian Grogan (R) | 55.6% | D+11.2 |
| 2006 | Minnesota House of Representatives, HD-43B | General | Won | David Johnson (R) | 54% | D+7.9 |
| 2004 | Minnesota House of Representatives, HD-43B | General | Lost | Ron Abrams (R) | 47.6% | R+4.7 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Benson has held
- Minnesota House of Representatives, HD-44B · 2013–2014
- Minnesota House of Representatives, HD-43B · 2007–2012
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Benson has run against
- Mark Stefan (R) · 2012 election, won
- Brian Grogan (R) · 2010 election, won
- David Johnson (R) · 2006 election, won
- Ron Abrams (R) · 2004 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)