DemocratNot in office · last served 1980Last on a ballot: Jun 1980
Richard Benson
Richard Benson ran in 5 elections between 1972 and 1980, winning 4. Served in the West Virginia State Senate (District 12).
- Elections
- 5
- 1972–1980
- Won
- 4
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Benson 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 Benson has run
Margin: how far Benson finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | West Virginia State Senate, District 12 | Primary | Lost | Jae Spears (D), D. P. Given (D) | 30.5% | −11.9 |
| 1976 | West Virginia State Senate, District 12 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1976 | West Virginia State Senate, District 12 | Primary | Won | D. P. Given (D), Harry B. Moore (D) | 39.7% | +0.1 |
| 1972 | West Virginia State Senate, District 12 | General | Won | Robert Phillips (R) | 60.7% | D+21.4 |
| 1972 | West Virginia State Senate, District 12 | Primary | Won | D. P. Given (D), Denzil P. Hines (D), Phillip Harnes (D) | 45.3% | +23.7 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Benson has held
- West Virginia State Senate, District 12 · 1973–1980
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Benson has run against
- Robert Phillips (R) · 1972 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)