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Sheila A. Smith

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1992
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith96,419
Opponents142,214
1
Elections run

Sheila A. Smith, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1992 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 8 to Philip M. Crane, receiving 96,419 votes (40.4%).

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How many votes has Sheila A. Smith received?

Sheila A. Smith has received 96,419 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Sheila A. Smith’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1992U.S. HouseIllinoisLost96,41940.4%Philip M. Crane
Joe M. Dillier
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.