RepublicanNo state or federal office heldLost the 1976 general

Merle F. Smith

Merle F. Smith ran in 6 elections between 1970 and 1976, winning 2.

Elections
6
1970–1976
Won
2
generals, primaries and specials

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.

YearOfficeStageResultOpponentsShareMargin
1976Missouri House of Representatives, District 10GeneralLostBob F. Griffin (D)31.9%D+36.2
1976Missouri House of Representatives, District 10PrimaryWonUnopposed100%—
1974Missouri House of Representatives, District 10GeneralLostBob F. Griffin (D)27.4%D+45.2
1974Missouri House of Representatives, District 10PrimaryWonUnopposed100%—
1972Missouri House of Representatives, District 10PrimaryLostE. L. Dierking (R)41.1%−17.8
1970Missouri House of Representatives, District 85PrimaryLostTom Eaton (R)41.1%−17.8

Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)