Elmo Smith
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- November 19, 1909
- Died
- July 15, 1968
- Age at death
- 58
- Home state
- Oregon
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1956
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith361,840
Opponents369,439
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Elections run
Elmo Smith (1909–1968), a Republican politician from Oregon, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 governor election in Oregon to Robert D. Holmes, receiving 361,840 votes (49.48%).
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How many votes has Elmo Smith received?
Elmo Smith has received 361,840 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | GovernorOregon · Special | Lost | 361,84049.48% | Robert D. Holmes |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q885947). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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