Richard Hamilton
Richard Hamilton ran in 7 elections between 1972 and 1980, winning 6. Served in the Missouri House of Representatives (District 131).
Last office: Missouri House of Representatives, District 131
- Elections
- 7
- 1972–1980
- Won
- 6
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Hamilton 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 Hamilton has run
Margin: how far Hamilton finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 131 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1980 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 131 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1978 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 131 | General | Won | Don Shackelford (R) | 68.6% | D+37.2 |
| 1978 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 131 | Primary | Won | Kenneth Mitchell (D), Henry Veach (D) | 76.2% | +60.9 |
| 1976 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 131 | General | Won | Gene Farnham (R) | 63.5% | D+26.9 |
| 1976 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 131 | Primary | Won | Henry Veach (D) | 68.6% | +37.3 |
| 1972 | Missouri House of Representatives, District 131 | Primary | Lost | Jim Arnold (D) | 45.5% | −9.0 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Hamilton has held
- Missouri House of Representatives, District 131 · 1977–1982
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Hamilton has run against
- Don Shackelford (R) · 1978 election, won
- Gene Farnham (R) · 1976 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)