William L. Drapeau
William L. Drapeau ran in 6 elections between 1974 and 1984, winning 5. Served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives (District 82).
Last office: Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 82
- Elections
- 6
- 1974–1984
- Won
- 5
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Drapeau 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 Drapeau has run
Margin: how far Drapeau finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 82 | General | Lost | Edward R. Lynch (R) | 45.3% | R+9.4 |
| 1982 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 82 | General | Won | Edward R. Lynch (I) | 60.4% | D+20.8 |
| 1980 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 82 | General | Won | Edward L. Cabral (R), Joseph P. Camara (I) | 62.7% | D+30.6 |
| 1978 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 82 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1976 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 82 | General | Won | Wilfrid L. Gates Jr. (R) | 52.4% | D+4.8 |
| 1974 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 82 | General | Won | Vernon S. Stromberg (R) | 55.2% | D+10.4 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Drapeau has held
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Drapeau has run against
- Edward R. Lynch (R) · 1984 election, lost
- Edward L. Cabral (R) · 1980 election, won
- Wilfrid L. Gates Jr. (R) · 1976 election, won
- Vernon S. Stromberg (R) · 1974 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)