The campaign largely focused on Bell's support for a 2004 tax increase and Smith's record as mayor. Smith was outspent by Bell $301,924 to $80,867 but was able to win 51%-49%."Virginia Public Access Project" Smith ran up large margins in the more populous counties of Botetourt and Roanoke which also turned out to vote at higher rates than Montgomery County or the cities of Radford and Salem that Bell won."2007 June Republican Primary Official Results" Virginia State Board of Elections
