Robert A. Smith

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1988
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith2,691
Opponents173,485
1
Elections run

Robert A. Smith, an Independent politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1988 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 2 to Owen B. Pickett, receiving 2,691 votes (1.53%).

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How many votes has Robert A. Smith received?

Robert A. Smith has received 2,691 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert A. Smith’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1988U.S. HouseVirginiaLost2,6911.53%Owen B. Pickett
Jerry R. Curry

Stephen P. Shao
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