L. Eugene Smith

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith49,675
Opponents107,488
1
Elections run

L. Eugene Smith, a Democratic politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 7 to John T. Myers, receiving 49,675 votes (31.61%).

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How many votes has L. Eugene Smith received?

L. Eugene Smith has received 49,675 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

L. Eugene Smith’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseIndianaLost49,67531.61%John T. Myers
Barbara Bourland
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