IndependentNot in office · last served 1982Last on a ballot: Nov 1978
William J. Davis
William J. Davis ran in 3 elections between 1970 and 1978, winning 3. Served in the Tennessee State Senate (District 27).
- Elections
- 3
- 1970–1978
- Won
- 3
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Davis 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 Davis has run
Margin: how far Davis finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Tennessee State Senate, District 27 | General | Won | Lyle Reid (D) | 57.5% | +15.0 |
| 1974 | Tennessee State Senate, District 27 | General | Won | David W. Lanier (D) | 55.4% | +10.9 |
| 1970 | Tennessee State Senate, District 27 | General | Won | George Gracey (D) | 58.3% | +16.5 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Davis has held
- Tennessee State Senate, District 27 · 1971–1982
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Davis has run against
- Lyle Reid (D) · 1978 election, won
- David W. Lanier (D) · 1974 election, won
- George Gracey (D) · 1970 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)