DemocratNot in office · last served 1974Last on a ballot: Nov 1972
William P. Saunders
William P. Saunders ran in 2 elections between 1970 and 1972, winning 2. Served in the North Carolina State Senate (District 19 and District 16).
- Elections
- 2
- 1970–1972
- Won
- 2
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Saunders was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
197219761980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028North Carolina State Senate, District 19North Carolina State Senate, District 16
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Saunders has run
Margin: how far Saunders finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | North Carolina State Senate, District 16 | General | Won | A. B. Coleman Jr. (D), P. H. Craig (R), David A. Drexel (R) | 25.2% | R+3.4 |
| 1970 | North Carolina State Senate, District 19 | General | Won | Charles B. Deane Jr. (D), David A. Drexel (R), H. G. Hoots (R) | 28% | R+0.9 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Saunders has held
- North Carolina State Senate, District 16 · 1973–1974
- North Carolina State Senate, District 19 · 1971–1972
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Saunders has run against
- A. B. Coleman Jr. (D) · 1972 election, won
- Charles B. Deane Jr. (D) · 1970 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)