Candidate profile

C.L. SMITH

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FEC registeredChallengerREPUBLICAN PARTY

First filing

November 10, 2021

Latest filing

January 8, 2026

Raised funds

Yes

Current contest

Virginia Class II

Contest

U.S. Senate · Virginia

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Public career

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Education

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Campaign finance

Receipts

$40,468

Disbursements

$30,140

Cash on hand

$10,329

Debts owed

$6,000

Latest FEC report: APRIL QUARTERLY · Coverage through March 31, 2026

Sources

FEC candidate page: Official candidate data ↗

FEC API source: Candidate endpoint ↗