Smith had won just 19 games in 50 career starts through 2010.
Smith in turn had no political record to defend and won the November 2, 1886 election.
Smith won the nomination on the first round by a vote of 65-30.
Since then, Smith has always won re-election with at least 61% of the vote.
Smith won the general election with 81% of the vote.
It seems like Smith is always winning his individual battle, no matter what kind of play it's on.
Smith won the District 8 nomination with 35.29% of the vote.
Smith has won seven and lost four in a strong comeback.
Smith, her knee problems over, won for the sixth time in 11 years.
In the general election, Smith won with 80.0% of the vote.