Ralph J. Choate
Ralph J. Choate ran in 6 elections between 1978 and 1986, winning 5. Served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives (District 42) and the Oklahoma State Senate (District 22).
- Elections
- 6
- 1978–1986
- Won
- 5
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Choate 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 Choate has run
Margin: how far Choate finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Oklahoma State Senate, District 22 | General | Won | Robert L. Crout (D) | 50.5% | R+1.0 |
| 1982 | Oklahoma State Senate, District 22 | General | Won | Tom Erbar (D) | 55.9% | R+11.8 |
| 1980 | Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 42 | General | Won | Tom R. Stephenson (D) | 51.9% | R+3.8 |
| 1980 | Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 42 | Primary | Won | John Hopkins Jr. (R) | 53.7% | +7.4 |
| 1978 | Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 42 | General | Lost | Tom R. Stephenson (D) | 48.2% | D+3.5 |
| 1978 | Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 42 | Primary | Won | John Hopkins Jr. (R) | 61.6% | +23.2 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Choate has held
- Oklahoma State Senate, District 22 · 1983–1990
- Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 42 · 1981–1982
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Choate has run against
- Robert L. Crout (D) · 1986 election, won
- Tom Erbar (D) · 1982 election, won
- Tom R. Stephenson (D) · 1980 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)