DemocratNot in office · last served 1982Last on a ballot: Nov 1978
William Edwards
William Edwards ran in 5 elections between 1970 and 1978, winning 5. Served in the Alabama House of Representatives (District 29 and District 83).
- Elections
- 5
- 1970–1978
- Won
- 5
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Edwards was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
197219761980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028Alabama House of Representatives, District 29Alabama House of Representatives, District 83
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Edwards has run
Margin: how far Edwards finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Alabama House of Representatives, District 83 | General | Won | Unopposed | 99.5% | — |
| 1978 | Alabama House of Representatives, District 83 | Primary | Won | James Thomas (D) | 51.7% | +3.4 |
| 1974 | Alabama House of Representatives, District 83 | General | Won | Joe Kirkland (I) | 71.1% | D+42.1 |
| 1974 | Alabama House of Representatives, District 83 | Primary | Won | Joe Kirkland (D) | 53.7% | +7.3 |
| 1970 | Alabama House of Representatives, District 29 | General | Won | Robert Strickland (I), Joan Pate (I) | 48.7% | D+21.9 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Edwards has held
- Alabama House of Representatives, District 83 · 1975–1982
- Alabama House of Representatives, District 29 · 1971–1974
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Edwards has run against
- Joe Kirkland (I) · 1974 election, won
- Robert Strickland (I) · 1970 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)