DemocratNot in office · last served 1982Last on a ballot: Nov 1978
John W. Holmdahl
John W. Holmdahl ran in 3 elections between 1970 and 1978, winning 3. Served in the California State Senate (District 8).
- Elections
- 3
- 1970–1978
- Won
- 3
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Holmdahl 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 Holmdahl has run
Margin: how far Holmdahl finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | California State Senate, District 8 | General | Won | Patrick V. Colglazier (R) | 70.8% | D+41.7 |
| 1974 | California State Senate, District 8 | General | Won | Patrick V. Colglazier (R) | 78% | D+56.1 |
| 1970 | California State Senate, District 8 | General | Won | Lewis F. Sherman (R), Lynn H. Winslow (I) | 50.5% | D+2.5 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Holmdahl has held
- California State Senate, District 8 · 1971–1982
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Holmdahl has run against
- Patrick V. Colglazier (R) · 1978 election, won
- Lewis F. Sherman (R) · 1970 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)