William Smith
★ U.S. Representative
- Born
- September 20, 1751
- Died
- June 23, 1837
- Age at death
- 85
- Home state
- South Carolina
- Party
- Independent
- On the ballot
- 1796–1798
1-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith2,347
Opponents3,449
2
Elections run
Between 1796 and 1798, William Smith ran in 2 U.S. House elections, winning 1 and losing 1. Smith's biggest single-election total was 1,400 votes, in the 1798 U.S. House election in South Carolina's District 6. Smith's closest win came in the 1796 U.S. House election in South Carolina's District 6, decided by 117 votes.
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How many votes has William Smith received?
William Smith has received 2,347 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 1–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 | U.S. HouseSouth Carolina | Lost | 1,40043.25% | Abraham Nott William Hill (head-to-head) |
| 1796 | U.S. HouseSouth Carolina | Won | 94737.01% | Abraham Nott William Hill (head-to-head) Samuel Lowrie H G Anderson |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against the Congressional Bioguide (S000625) and Wikidata (Q2580575). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
Cite this profile. PolitiFinder, “William Smith: election history & vote totals.” https://politifinder.com/p/william-smith-south-carolina-2. Accessed [date].