Smith faced two other candidates in the election held that year.

In 1982, Smith faced a difficult race for re-election.

In 2007, Smith faced a number of setbacks, mostly involving injury.

As a player, Smith faces a less severe penalty.

In the November 2006 open election, Smith faced six candidates.

If convicted, Smith faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

As the draft's top prize, Smith will face the challenge of joining a team that was 2-14 last season.

Smith hasn't faced serious opposition since, and has turned what was originally drawn as a "fair fight" district into a fairly safe Democratic seat.

Smith and Jaques faced each other again in the 1997 election with both candidates losing popular vote.

The 2001 election would see Jaques and Smith face each other for the third time.