DemocratNot in office · last served 1980Last on a ballot: Jun 1980
William J. Oates
William J. Oates ran in 5 elections between 1972 and 1980, winning 5. Served in the West Virginia State Senate (District 16).
- Elections
- 5
- 1972–1980
- Won
- 5
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Oates 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 Oates has run
Margin: how far Oates finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | West Virginia State Senate, District 16 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1976 | West Virginia State Senate, District 16 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1976 | West Virginia State Senate, District 16 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1972 | West Virginia State Senate, District 16 | General | Won | John I. Rogers (R) | 60.8% | D+21.6 |
| 1972 | West Virginia State Senate, District 16 | Primary | Won | Robert M. Steptoe (D) | 55.1% | +10.2 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Oates has held
- West Virginia State Senate, District 16 · 1973–1980
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Oates has run against
- John I. Rogers (R) · 1972 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)