DemocratNot in office · last served 1974Last on a ballot: Nov 1972
William R. Copeland
William R. Copeland ran in 3 elections between 1968 and 1972, winning 3. Served in the Michigan House of Representatives (District 27).
- Elections
- 3
- 1968–1972
- Won
- 3
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Copeland was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
1968197219761980198419881992199620002004200820122016202020242028Michigan House of Representatives, District 27
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Copeland has run
Margin: how far Copeland finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 27 | General | Won | Dallas S. Kelsey Jr. (R), Thomas A. Mason (I) | 59.9% | D+21.1 |
| 1970 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 27 | General | Won | Douglas J. Wieneke (R) | 77.4% | D+54.9 |
| 1968 | Michigan House of Representatives, District 27 | General | Won | Douglas J. Wieneke (R) | 73.2% | D+46.5 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Copeland has held
- Michigan House of Representatives, District 27 · 1969–1974
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Copeland has run against
- Dallas S. Kelsey Jr. (R) · 1972 election, won
- Douglas J. Wieneke (R) · 1970 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)