Betty M. Smith Candidate
| Born: |
1927 |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Gender: | Woman |
| Occupation: | Book store manager |
| Political Party: | Communist; Nonpartisan (Communist) |
| Notes: | Smith was executive secretary of the Minnesota Communist Party during her 1970 campaign for Auditor and Chairman of the Party during her 1972 campaign for HD 59B. |
| Sources: | The Minneapolis Tribune, October 27, 1970 (p. VG2). Winona Sunday News, November 1, 1970 (p. B11). Minneapolis Tribune, July 28, 1972 (p. C10). |
The Minneapolis Tribune, October 27, 1970 (p. VG2).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/1972 | State House, District 59B | Primary | Nonpartisan | 174 | 6.85% | Lost |
| 11/03/1970 | Auditor | General | Communist | 12,753 | 0.97% | Lost |