Ralph H. Melton
Ralph H. Melton ran in 5 elections between 1968 and 1984, winning 4. Served in the Missouri House of Representatives (District 138).
Last office: Missouri House of Representatives, District 138
- Elections
- 5
- 1968–1984
- Won
- 4
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Melton 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 Melton has run
Margin: how far Melton finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 125 | Primary | Lost | Robert Jackson (R) | 26.7% | −46.6 |
| 1970 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 138 | General | Won | Paul Rheuark (D) | 65.5% | R+31.0 |
| 1970 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 138 | Primary | Won | Howard E. Short (R), John W. Burris (R) | 40.5% | +8.5 |
| 1968 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 138 | General | Won | Harold Miles Jr. (D) | 69.5% | R+39.1 |
| 1968 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 138 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Melton has held
- Missouri House of Representatives, District 138 · 1969–1972
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Melton has run against
- Paul Rheuark (D) · 1970 election, won
- Harold Miles Jr. (D) · 1968 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)