DemocratNot in office · last served 1982Last on a ballot: Nov 1978
William M. Murphy Jr.
William M. Murphy Jr. ran in 3 elections between 1972 and 1978, winning 3. Served in the Delaware State Senate (District 18).
- Elections
- 3
- 1972–1978
- Won
- 3
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Murphy 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 Murphy has run
Margin: how far Murphy finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Delaware State Senate, District 18 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1974 | Delaware State Senate, District 18 | General | Won | George W. Cripps (R) | 56.4% | D+12.9 |
| 1972 | Delaware State Senate, District 18 | General | Won | John Kramedas (R) | 55.4% | D+10.8 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Murphy has held
- Delaware State Senate, District 18 · 1973–1982
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Murphy has run against
- George W. Cripps (R) · 1974 election, won
- John Kramedas (R) · 1972 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)