Melvin H. King
Melvin H. King ran in 5 elections between 1972 and 1980, winning 5. Served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives (District 126 and District 131).
Last office: Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 131
- Elections
- 5
- 1972–1980
- Won
- 5
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time King 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 King has run
Margin: how far King finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 131 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1978 | Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 131 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1976 | Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 126 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1974 | Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 126 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1972 | Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 126 | General | Won | William A. Carey (D), Margaret Y. Donnell (R) | 40.8% | D+1.5 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats King has held
- Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 131 · 1979–1982
- Massachusetts House of Representatives, District 126 · 1973–1978
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who King has run against
- William A. Carey (D) · 1972 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)