Edward Smith
★ U.S. Representative
- Born
- May 5, 1809
- Died
- August 7, 1885
- Age at death
- 76
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- fusion
- On the ballot
- 1850–1860
1-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith25,629
Opponents264,829
2
Elections run
Between 1850 and 1860, Edward Smith ran in 2 elections across 2 offices (Governor and U.S. House), winning 1 and losing 1. Smith's biggest single-election total was 13,747 votes, in the 1850 governor election in Ohio. Smith's closest win came in the 1860 U.S. House election in New York's District 1, decided by 1,251 votes.
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How many votes has Edward Smith received?
Edward Smith has received 25,629 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 1–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | U.S. HouseNew York | Won | 11,88252.78% | Luther Carter |
| 1850 | GovernorOhio | Lost | 13,7475.13% | William Johnston Reuben Wood |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against the Congressional Bioguide (S000529) and Wikidata (Q1292449). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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