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Steve Goldsmith

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Goldsmith986,982
Opponents1.1M
1
Elections run

Steve Goldsmith, a Republican politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 governor election in Indiana to Frank O'Bannon, receiving 986,982 votes (46.8%).

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How many votes has Steve Goldsmith received?

Steve Goldsmith has received 986,982 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Steve Goldsmith’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996GovernorIndianaLost986,98246.8%Frank O'Bannon
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