DemocratNot in office · last served 1978Last on a ballot: Nov 1976
Ruth Grimes
Ruth Grimes ran in 2 elections between 1974 and 1976, winning 2. Served in the Rhode Island State Senate (District 10).
- Elections
- 2
- 1974–1976
- Won
- 2
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Grimes 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 Grimes has run
Margin: how far Grimes finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 10 | General | Won | C. John Ostalkiewicz (R), Lois A. Wright (I) | 59.4% | D+20.9 |
| 1974 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 10 | General | Won | William J. Peotrowski (R) | 79.1% | D+58.3 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Grimes has held
- Rhode Island State Senate, District 10 · 1975–1978
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Grimes has run against
- C. John Ostalkiewicz (R) · 1976 election, won
- William J. Peotrowski (R) · 1974 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)