Ephraim K. Smart

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
September 3, 1813
Died
September 29, 1872
Age at death
59
Home state
Maine
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1860
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smart51,878
Opponents69,843
1
Elections run

Ephraim K. Smart (1813–1872), a Democratic politician from Maine, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1860 governor election in Maine to Israel Washburn Jr., receiving 51,878 votes (42.02%).

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How many votes has Ephraim K. Smart received?

Ephraim K. Smart has received 51,878 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ephraim K. Smart’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1860GovernorMaineLost51,87842.02%Israel Washburn Jr.
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