DemocratNot in office · last served 1998Last on a ballot: Nov 1996
John R. Oleary
John R. Oleary ran in 5 elections between 1980 and 1996, winning 5. Served in the Rhode Island State Senate (District 9 and District 12).
- Elections
- 5
- 1980–1996
- Won
- 5
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Oleary was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
1980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028Rhode Island State Senate, District 9Rhode Island State Senate, District 12
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Oleary has run
Margin: how far Oleary finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 12 | General | Won | R. Kenneth Girard (R) | 71.5% | D+43.0 |
| 1994 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 12 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1992 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 12 | General | Won | Joseph Obrien (R), Arthur Osterhout (I) | 61.2% | D+27.9 |
| 1990 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 12 | General | Won | Daniel J. Archetto (R) | 67.7% | D+35.5 |
| 1980 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 9 | General | Won | Elizabeth Lee Pratt (R) | 83.5% | D+67.1 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Oleary has held
- Rhode Island State Senate, District 12 · 1991–1998
- Rhode Island State Senate, District 9 · 1981–1982
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Oleary has run against
- R. Kenneth Girard (R) · 1996 election, won
- Joseph Obrien (R) · 1992 election, won
- Daniel J. Archetto (R) · 1990 election, won
- Elizabeth Lee Pratt (R) · 1980 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)