RepublicanNot in office · last served 1982Last on a ballot: Nov 1978
William Gilligan
William Gilligan ran in 6 elections between 1972 and 1978, winning 6. Served in the West Virginia State Senate (District 2).
- Elections
- 6
- 1972–1978
- Won
- 6
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Gilligan 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 Gilligan has run
Margin: how far Gilligan finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | West Virginia State Senate, District 2 | General | Won | Samuel D. Winer (D) | 58.1% | R+16.3 |
| 1978 | West Virginia State Senate, District 2 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1974 | West Virginia State Senate, District 2 | General | Won | Harry Lantz (D) | 53.2% | R+6.4 |
| 1974 | West Virginia State Senate, District 2 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1972 | West Virginia State Senate, District 2 | Runoff | Won | Harry Lantz (D) | 56.8% | +13.5 |
| 1972 | West Virginia State Senate, District 2 | Special | Won | Harry Lantz (D), George Vance McMechen (D) | 40.7% | R+9.5 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Gilligan has held
- West Virginia State Senate, District 2 · 1973–1982
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Gilligan has run against
- Samuel D. Winer (D) · 1978 election, won
- Harry Lantz (D) · 1974 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)