Matthew J. Smith
Matthew J. Smith ran in 7 elections between 1974 and 1986, winning 7. Served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives (District 17).
Last office: Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 17
- Elections
- 7
- 1974–1986
- Won
- 7
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Smith was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Smith has run
Margin: how far Smith finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 17 | General | Won | Mary C. Ross (R), Wilber W. Jennings Jr. (I) | 69.2% | D+52.8 |
| 1984 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 17 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1982 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 17 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1980 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 17 | General | Won | Abraham Sanders (R) | 85% | D+70.1 |
| 1978 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 17 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1976 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 17 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
| 1974 | Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 17 | General | Won | Unopposed | 100% | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Smith has held
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Smith has run against
- Mary C. Ross (R) · 1986 election, won
- Abraham Sanders (R) · 1980 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)