RepublicanNot in office · last served 1990Last on a ballot: Nov 1986
Ralph W. Hess
Ralph W. Hess ran in 5 elections between 1970 and 1986, winning 5. Served in the Pennsylvania State Senate (District 28).
- Elections
- 5
- 1970–1986
- Won
- 5
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Hess 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 Hess has run
Margin: how far Hess finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Pennsylvania State Senate, District 28 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1982 | Pennsylvania State Senate, District 28 | General | Won | Richard Oare (D) | 66.6% | R+33.2 |
| 1978 | Pennsylvania State Senate, District 28 | General | Won | Arthur J. Glatfelter (D) | 69% | R+38.1 |
| 1974 | Pennsylvania State Senate, District 28 | General | Won | Richard L. Boyd (D) | 62.3% | R+24.7 |
| 1970 | Pennsylvania State Senate, District 28 | General | Won | George D. Weaver (D), Walter S. Bryan (CST) | 51.8% | R+5.7 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Hess has held
- Pennsylvania State Senate, District 28 · 1971–1990
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Hess has run against
- Richard Oare (D) · 1982 election, won
- Arthur J. Glatfelter (D) · 1978 election, won
- Richard L. Boyd (D) · 1974 election, won
- George D. Weaver (D) · 1970 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)