James Smith

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
South Carolina
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2018
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith784,182
Opponents921,342
1
Elections run

James Smith, a Democratic politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2018 governor election in South Carolina to Henry D. McMaster, receiving 784,182 votes (45.92%).

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How many votes has James Smith received?

James Smith has received 784,182 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Smith’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2018GovernorSouth CarolinaLost784,18245.92%Henry D. McMaster
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