Smith Ely
★ U.S. Representative
- Born
- April 17, 1825
- Died
- July 1, 1911
- Age at death
- 86
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1870–1874
2-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ely20,203
Opponents10,850
2
Elections run
Between 1870 and 1874, Smith Ely ran in 2 U.S. House elections, winning all 2. Ely's biggest single-election total was 12,514 votes, in the 1870 U.S. House election in New York's District 7. Ely's closest win came in the 1874 U.S. House election in New York's District 7, decided by 1,271 votes.
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How many votes has Smith Ely received?
Smith Ely has received 20,203 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 2–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | U.S. HouseNew York | Won | 7,68954.5% | H Alden Spencer |
| 1870 | U.S. HouseNew York | Won | 12,51473.85% | McAlpin Squire T Willis |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against the Congressional Bioguide (E000167) and Wikidata (Q1193094). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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