Walter E. Smith

U.S. House candidate
Home state
South Carolina
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith971
Opponents116,861
1
Elections run

Walter E. Smith, a Libertarian politician from South Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in South Carolina's District 1 to Tommy Hartnett, receiving 971 votes (0.82%).

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How many votes has Walter E. Smith received?

Walter E. Smith has received 971 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Walter E. Smith’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseSouth CarolinaLost9710.82%Tommy Hartnett
W. Mullins McLeod
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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.