William V. Lawson
William V. Lawson ran in 5 elections between 1968 and 1972, winning 4. Served in the Tennessee House of Representatives (HD-SHELBY 9).
Last office: Tennessee House of Representatives, HD-SHELBY 9
- Elections
- 5
- 1968–1972
- Won
- 4
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Lawson 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 Lawson has run
Margin: how far Lawson finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Tennessee House of Representatives, District 90 | Primary | Lost | Henry Craft Jr. (R) | 46.6% | −6.9 |
| 1970 | Tennessee House of Representatives, HD-SHELBY 9 | General | Won | Thomas Troope (D) | 59.2% | R+18.4 |
| 1970 | Tennessee House of Representatives, HD-SHELBY 9 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1968 | Tennessee House of Representatives, HD-SHELBY 9 | General | Won | John N. Wimmer (D) | 58.6% | R+17.2 |
| 1968 | Tennessee House of Representatives, HD-SHELBY 9 | Primary | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Lawson has held
- Tennessee House of Representatives, HD-SHELBY 9 · 1969–1972
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Lawson has run against
- Thomas Troope (D) · 1970 election, won
- John N. Wimmer (D) · 1968 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)