Walter B. Smith

U.S. Senate candidate

Home state: Kentucky
Party: Republican
On the ballot: 1940

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RecordWin–Loss

Total Popular Votes

Smith401,812

Opponents561,151

Elections run

Walter B. Smith, a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. Senate election in Kentucky to Albert B. Chandler, receiving 401,812 votes (41.73%).

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How many votes has Walter B. Smith received?

Walter B. Smith has received 401,812 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Walter B. Smith’s election history
Year	Office	Result	Votes	Opponent(s)
1940	U.S. SenateKentucky · Special	Lost	401,81241.73%	Albert B. Chandler

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