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      Home›Candidates›Joel R Smolen

      Joel R Smolen

      Libertarian

      House candidate from California

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      3
      Races
      0-3
      W-L (0%)
      +40.5
      Avg Margin
      2004–2010
      Career Span
      Best: +47.6 (2008 House)Worst: 36.3 (2010 House)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+40R+20EvenD+20D+40200420082010

      Career Timeline

      2010 US HouseCaliforniaDistrict 6
      5,660
      Candidate Votes
      2.2%
      Vote %
      261,152
      Total Votes
      +36.3%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Lynn C WoolseyDEM
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