Paul Schmidt

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Schmidt367
Opponents181,315
1
Elections run

Paul Schmidt, an Independent politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. House election in Tennessee's District 1 to William L. Jenkins, receiving 367 votes (0.2%).

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How many votes has Paul Schmidt received?

Paul Schmidt has received 367 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Paul Schmidt’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. HouseTennesseeLost3670.2%William L. Jenkins
Kay C. Smith

David R. Davis

James B. Taylor

Bill Bull Durham

John Curtis

Mike Fugate
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