Benjamin H. Smith
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- October 31, 1797
- Died
- December 10, 1887
- Age at death
- 90
- Home state
- West Virginia
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1866
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith17,158
Opponents23,802
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Elections run
Benjamin H. Smith (1797–1887), a Democratic politician from West Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1866 governor election in West Virginia to Arthur I. Boreman, receiving 17,158 votes (41.89%).
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How many votes has Benjamin H. Smith received?
Benjamin H. Smith has received 17,158 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | GovernorWest Virginia | Lost | 17,15841.89% | Arthur I. Boreman |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q28324659). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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