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John A. W. Smith

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Alabama
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1902
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith24,190
Opponents67,649
1
Elections run

John A. W. Smith, a Republican politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1902 governor election in Alabama to William D. Jelks, receiving 24,190 votes (26.33%).

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How many votes has John A. W. Smith received?

John A. W. Smith has received 24,190 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John A. W. Smith’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1902GovernorAlabamaLost24,19026.33%William D. Jelks
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.