Russell V. Smith Candidate

Born: February 19, 1921
Saint Charles, Minnesota
Winona County
United States
Resided: Rochester, Minnesota
Olmsted County
Death: May 27, 1992
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer and carpenter
Military Service: U.S. Armed Forces, World War II (1945-1947).
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1921-40187). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1992-MN-013121). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 15, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Tribune, September 6, 1978 (p. VG3).
Photo of Russell V. Smith
Photo of Russell V. Smith
Minneapolis Tribune, October 31, 1980 (p. V1).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 4 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/14/1982 U.S. House, District 01 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 4,045 8.13% Lost
11/04/1980 U.S. House, District 01 General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 67,279 28.22% Lost
09/09/1980 U.S. House, District 01 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 11,107 100.00% Won
09/12/1978 U.S. House, District 01 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 4,013 8.28% Lost