James B Smiley

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1906
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smiley2,664
Opponents25,885
1
Elections run

James B Smiley, a Socialist politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1906 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 8 to Charles McGavin, receiving 2,664 votes (9.33%).

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How many votes has James B Smiley received?

James B Smiley has received 2,664 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James B Smiley’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1906U.S. HouseIllinoisLost2,6649.33%Charles McGavin
Stanley H Kunz

Abraham Priess
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