DemocratNot in office · last served 1986Last on a ballot: Nov 1984
Joseph E. Thomas
Joseph E. Thomas ran in 3 elections between 1980 and 1984, winning 3. Served in the North Carolina State Senate (District 2 and District 3).
- Elections
- 3
- 1980–1984
- Won
- 3
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Thomas was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
1980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028North Carolina State Senate, District 2North Carolina State Senate, District 3
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Thomas has run
Margin: how far Thomas finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | North Carolina State Senate, District 3 | General | Won | Paul Hollingsworth (R) | 60% | D+20.0 |
| 1982 | North Carolina State Senate, District 3 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1980 | North Carolina State Senate, District 2 | General | Won | Jules Rivera (R) | 66.6% | D+33.3 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Thomas has held
- North Carolina State Senate, District 3 · 1983–1986
- North Carolina State Senate, District 2 · 1981–1982
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Thomas has run against
- Paul Hollingsworth (R) · 1984 election, won
- Jules Rivera (R) · 1980 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)