Richard W. Smith

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith1,156
Opponents164,469
1
Elections run

Richard W. Smith, a Libertarian politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 2 to Philip R. Sharp, receiving 1,156 votes (0.7%).

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How many votes has Richard W. Smith received?

Richard W. Smith has received 1,156 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard W. Smith’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseIndianaLost1,1560.7%Philip R. Sharp
Donald J. Lynch
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