James W. Smith

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith4,449
Opponents42,561
1
Elections run

James W. Smith, a Republican politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in New York's District 11 to Edolphus Towns, receiving 4,449 votes (9.46%).

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How many votes has James W. Smith received?

James W. Smith has received 4,449 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James W. Smith’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseNew YorkLost4,4499.46%Edolphus Towns
Patrick W. Giagnacova

Joseph N.O. Caesar

Susan C. Zarate
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