RepublicanNot in office · last served 1978Last on a ballot: Nov 1976
William L. Burns
William L. Burns ran in 5 elections between 1968 and 1976, winning 5. Served in the New York State Assembly (District 5 and District 9).
- Elections
- 5
- 1968–1976
- Won
- 5
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Burns was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
1968197219761980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028New York State Assembly, District 5New York State Assembly, District 9
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Burns has run
Margin: how far Burns finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | New York State Assembly, District 9 | General | Won | Thomas C. Young (D), Michael Grennspan (L) | 50.8% | R+2.7 |
| 1974 | New York State Assembly, District 9 | General | Won | Wayne B. Horsley (D), Edward Huff (C) | 51.8% | R+11.5 |
| 1972 | New York State Assembly, District 9 | General | Won | Andrew S. Coccari (D), Harry O. Olsen (C), Michael A. Graziano (L) | 63.6% | R+37.4 |
| 1970 | New York State Assembly, District 5 | General | Won | Michael P. Andrews (D), Pasquale Curcio (C), Michael A. Graziano (L) | 45% | R+13.6 |
| 1968 | New York State Assembly, District 5 | General | Won | Harry E. Seidell (D), John J. Conroy (C), Laterio L. Parisi (L) | 45.9% | R+16.1 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Burns has held
- New York State Assembly, District 9 · 1973–1978
- New York State Assembly, District 5 · 1969–1972
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Burns has run against
- Thomas C. Young (D) · 1976 election, won
- Wayne B. Horsley (D) · 1974 election, won
- Andrew S. Coccari (D) · 1972 election, won
- Michael P. Andrews (D) · 1970 election, won
- Harry E. Seidell (D) · 1968 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)