Robert L. Smith (politician)

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Robert L. Smith (born May 1931) is a Republican politician from Idaho. Smith was the 1974 Republican nominee for the United States Senate seat in Idaho. He was defeated by Democratic incumbent Frank Church. [1]

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References

  1. "Albertsons Library".
Party political offices
Preceded by Republican Party nominee, U.S. Senator (Class 3) from Idaho
1974 (lost)
Succeeded by