Jack Smilowitz

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smilowitz2,341
Opponents144,390
1
Elections run

Jack Smilowitz, an Independent politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in California's District 24 to Henry A. Waxman, receiving 2,341 votes (1.6%).

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How many votes has Jack Smilowitz received?

Jack Smilowitz has received 2,341 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jack Smilowitz’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost2,3411.6%Henry A. Waxman
Roland Cayard

Maggie Feigin

Robert E. Lehman
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