Frank Smith
| Frank Smith | ||
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| Montana House of Representatives, District 31 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82.64/day | |
| Per diem | $103.69/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Montana State Senate, District 16 | ||
| 2005-2009 | ||
| Montana House of Representatives, District 98 | ||
| 1999-2005 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/27/1942 | |
| Place of birth | Poplar, MT | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Smith's professional experience includes working as the following; owner of Just Limos, Fort Peck Market, H and S Vending, H and S Smoke Shop; and lobbyist for tribal taxes on cigarettes and medical programs for area state level. He also served in the United States Air Force from 1964-1999.
Smith previously held office in the Montana House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005, and in the Montana State Senate from 2005 to 2009.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
Elections
2012
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2012
Smith ran in the 2012 election for Montana State Senate, District 16. Smith was defeated by incumbent Jonathan Windy Boy in the June 5 primary election.[1][2]
| Montana State Senate, District 16 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jonathan Windy Boy Incumbent |
57.2% | 803 |
| Frank Smith | 42.8% | 601 |
| Total Votes | 1,404 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010 Smith won election to the Montana House of Representatives. Smith defeated Bill Whitehead in the primary by a margin of 495-217. He had no opposition in the November 2 general election.
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Smith ran for election to House District 31, he collected $4,037 in donations.[3]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frank Smith's campaign in 2010 | |
| Smith, Frank | $1,422 |
| Iverson, Dennis | $200 |
| United Transportation Union | $160 |
| Arch Coal | $160 |
| Montana Association Of Realtors | $160 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $4,037 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which Smith was up for re-election to Senate District 16, he collected $4,790 in donations.[4]
His largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Montana State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frank Smith's campaign in 2008 | |
| Smith, Frank | $$1,076 |
| Beck, William | $160 |
| Kirn, Richard L | $160 |
| Northwestern Energy | $160 |
| Toews, Daryl | $160 |
| Total Raised in 2008 | $4,790 |
2004
In 2004, a year in which Smith ran for election to Senate District 16, he collected $700 in donations.[5]
His largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Montana State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frank Smith's campaign in 2004 | |
| Northwestern Energy | $130 |
| Friends of Mike Mcgrath | $130 |
| Montana Public Employees Association | $130 |
| Smith, Frank J | $115 |
| Wagner, Robert | $100 |
| Total Raised in 2004 | $3,057 |
2002
In 2002, a year in which Smith was up for re-election to House District 98, he collected $1,143 in donations.[6]
His largest contributors in 2002 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frank Smith's campaign in 2002 | |
| Schweitzer for Us Senate | $100 |
| Kitzenberg, Sam L | $100 |
| Montana Trial Lawyers Association | $100 |
| Glacier Pac | $100 |
| Montana Society of CPAS | $100 |
| Total Raised in 2002 | $1,143 |
2000
In 2000, a year in which Smith was up for re-election to House District 98, he collected $925 in donations.[7]
His largest contributors in 2000 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frank Smith's campaign in 2000 | |
| Montana Education Association Montana Federation of Teachers | $200 |
| Smith, Frank | $100 |
| Montana State AFL-CIO | $100 |
| Kitzenberg, Sam | $100 |
| Total Raised in 2000 | $925 |
1998
In 2010, a year in which Smith ran for election to House District 98, he collected $1,925 in donations.[8]
His largest contributors in 1998 were:
| Montana House of Representatives 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frank Smith's campaign in 1998 | |
| Smith, Frank | $1,000 |
| Beck, William | $200 |
| Doornek, R J | $100 |
| Oconnor, Dallas | $100 |
| Lafromboise, Lorene | $100 |
| Total Raised in 1998 | $1,925 |
Personal
Smith is widowed and has four children.
External links
- House Site
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Margarett Campbell (D) |
Montana House of Representatives District 31 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Bridget Smith (D) |
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