DemocratNot in office · last served 1974Last on a ballot: Nov 1972
John Poerner
John Poerner ran in 4 elections between 1970 and 1972, winning 3. Served in the Texas House of Representatives (District 49 and District 45).
- Elections
- 4
- 1970–1972
- Won
- 3
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Poerner was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
197219761980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028Texas House of Representatives, District 49Texas House of Representatives, District 45
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Poerner has run
Margin: how far Poerner finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Texas House of Representatives, District 45 | General | Won | Jerry Houser (R) | 64.2% | D+28.5 |
| 1972 | Texas House of Representatives, District 45 | Primary | Won | Jim Green (D) | 57.1% | +14.2 |
| 1970 | Texas House of Representatives, District 49 | General | Won | Mack Pryor (R) | 78.8% | D+57.6 |
| 1970 | Texas House of Representatives, District 49 | Primary | Lost | Raul L. Trevino (D) | 62.6% | +25.2 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Poerner has held
- Texas House of Representatives, District 45 · 1973–1974
- Texas House of Representatives, District 49 · 1971–1972
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Poerner has run against
- Jerry Houser (R) · 1972 election, won
- Mack Pryor (R) · 1970 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)