John William Powell
John William Powell ran in 6 elections between 1971 and 1983, winning 6. Served in the Mississippi State Senate (District 25, District 39 and District 38).
- Elections
- 6
- 1971–1983
- Won
- 6
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Powell 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 Powell has run
Margin: how far Powell finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mississippi State Senate, District 38 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1979 | Mississippi State Senate, District 39 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1979 | Mississippi State Senate, District 39 | Primary | Won | Pat Welch (D) | 57.1% | +14.2 |
| 1975 | Mississippi State Senate, District 25 | General | Won | Troy B. Watkins (D), George Strahan (R) | 42.4% | R+1.6 |
| 1975 | Mississippi State Senate, District 25 | Primary | Won | Charles Evers (D) | 58.9% | +17.7 |
| 1971 | Mississippi State Senate, District 25 | General | Won | Troy B. Watkins (D), Barney Schoby (I), William J. Morrisey (I) | 33.3% | R+0.9 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Powell has held
- Mississippi State Senate, District 38 · 1984–1987
- Mississippi State Senate, District 39 · 1980–1983
- Mississippi State Senate, District 25 · 1972–1979
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Powell has run against
- Troy B. Watkins (D) · 1975 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)