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William Patrick Schmitt

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Oklahoma
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1972
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Schmitt42,663
Opponents113,567
1
Elections run

William Patrick Schmitt, a Democratic politician from Oklahoma, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. House election in Oklahoma's District 6 to John Camp, receiving 42,663 votes (27.31%).

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How many votes has William Patrick Schmitt received?

William Patrick Schmitt has received 42,663 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Patrick Schmitt’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1972U.S. HouseOklahomaLost42,66327.31%John Camp
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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.