DemocratNot in office · last served 1982Last on a ballot: Nov 1978
Mel Close Jr.
Mel Close Jr. ran in 4 elections between 1968 and 1978, winning 4. Served in the Nevada State Assembly (AD-CLARK 5) and the Nevada State Senate (SD-3-2).
- Elections
- 4
- 1968–1978
- Won
- 4
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Close was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
1968197219761980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028Nevada State Assembly, AD-CLARK 5Nevada State Senate, SD-3-2
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Close has run
Margin: how far Close finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Nevada State Senate, SD-3-2 | General | Won | Jean E. Ford (D), Don W. Ashworth (D), Zelvin D. Lowman (R) | 21.9% | D+0.9 |
| 1974 | Nevada State Senate, SD-3-2 | General | Won | Jack Schofield (D), Norman Ty Hilbrecht (D), Chic Hecht (R) | 23% | D+0.3 |
| 1970 | Nevada State Senate, SD-3-2 | General | Won | Chic Hecht (R), John Foley (D), Vernon E. Bunker (D) | 22.5% | R+3.6 |
| 1968 | Nevada State Assembly, AD-CLARK 5 | General | Won | Austin H. Bowler (D), John B. Blaylock (R) | 39.5% | D+3.3 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Close has held
- Nevada State Senate, SD-3-2 · 1971–1982
- Nevada State Assembly, AD-CLARK 5 · 1969–1970
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Close has run against
- Jean E. Ford (D) · 1978 election, won
- Jack Schofield (D) · 1974 election, won
- Chic Hecht (R) · 1970 election, won
- Austin H. Bowler (D) · 1968 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)