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Ancel Smith
| Ancel Smith | |
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| Kentucky House of Representatives District 92 | |
| Former Representative | |
| Term in office began 2003 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Contractor, Smith Trucking & Excavation |
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Smith is a contractor with Smith Trucking & Excavation. He previously worked in construction from 1985-2000, was a trucker from 1971-1983, and served in the United States Army from 1966-1968.
Smith is a member of Kentucky Colonels, and the Knott County Jaycees.[1]
Committee assignments
While a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, Smith served on the following committees:
- Economic Development
- Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development & Tourism
- Interim Joint Committee on Local Government
- Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Environment
- Interim Joint Committee on Transportation
- Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs & Public Protection
- Local Government (Vice Chair)
- Military Affairs and Public Safety
- Subcommittee of Budget Review on Transportation
- Tourism Development and Energy (Vice Chair)
- Transportation (Vice Chair)
Elections
2010
In the May 18th primary election, Smith was defeated by Democratic primary opponent John Short by a margin of 6,474 to 5,896.[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Smith was re-elected to the 92nd District Seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives with no opposition. [3] He raised $28,264 for his campaign. [4]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 92 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ancel Smith (D)
|
8,907 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008 Smith collected $28,264 in donations.[5]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Smith, Ancel | $5,764 |
| Kentucky House Democratic Caucus | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Education Association | $2,000 |
| Hall, W. | $1,000 |
External links
- Kentucky Legislature - Ancel Smith
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Kentucky Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
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| Preceded by Phillip A. Childers |
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Succeeded by John Short (D) |
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