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Curtis Clinesmith

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2000
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Clinesmith54,343
Opponents120,132
1
Elections run

Curtis Clinesmith, a Democratic politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2000 U.S. House election in Texas's District 13 to Mac Thornberry, receiving 54,343 votes (31.15%).

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How many votes has Curtis Clinesmith received?

Curtis Clinesmith has received 54,343 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Curtis Clinesmith’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2000U.S. HouseTexasLost54,34331.15%Mac Thornberry
Brad Clardy
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.