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K. L. Smith

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Kansas
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1962
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith223,630
Opponents398,598
1
Elections run

K. L. Smith, a Democratic politician from Kansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1962 U.S. Senate election in Kansas to Frank Carlson, receiving 223,630 votes (35.94%).

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How many votes has K. L. Smith received?

K. L. Smith has received 223,630 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

K. L. Smith’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1962U.S. SenateKansasLost223,63035.94%Frank Carlson
George E. Kline
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