RepublicanNot in office · last served 1974Last on a ballot: Nov 1972
Robert L. Backman
Robert L. Backman ran in 2 elections between 1970 and 1972, winning 2. Served in the Utah House of Representatives (District 6 and District 12).
- Elections
- 2
- 1970–1972
- Won
- 2
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Backman was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
197219761980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028Utah House of Representatives, District 6Utah House of Representatives, District 12
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Backman has run
Margin: how far Backman finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Utah House of Representatives, District 12 | General | Won | William B. Terry (D) | 64.7% | R+29.4 |
| 1970 | Utah House of Representatives, District 6 | General | Won | Carolee E. Kelly (D) | 57% | R+14.0 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Backman has held
- Utah House of Representatives, District 12 · 1973–1974
- Utah House of Representatives, District 6 · 1971–1972
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Backman has run against
- William B. Terry (D) · 1972 election, won
- Carolee E. Kelly (D) · 1970 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)