Jim Smith

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Oklahoma
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith886
Opponents156,878
1
Elections run

Jim Smith, an Independent politician from Oklahoma, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Oklahoma's District 5 to Mickey Edwards, receiving 886 votes (0.56%).

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How many votes has Jim Smith received?

Jim Smith has received 886 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jim Smith’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseOklahomaLost8860.56%Mickey Edwards
Tom Dunlap

Max Wolfley

Donald F. Parker

Robert O. Bob Buchanan
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