James L. Smiley

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Socialist
On the ballot
1922
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smiley2,479
Opponents303,437
1
Elections run

James L. Smiley, a Socialist politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1922 U.S. Senate election in Maryland to William C. Bruce, receiving 2,479 votes (0.81%).

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How many votes has James L. Smiley received?

James L. Smiley has received 2,479 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James L. Smiley’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1922U.S. SenateMarylandLost2,4790.81%William C. Bruce
Joseph I. France

Robert E. Long
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