Jason Smith (Missouri representative)
| Jason Smith | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for U.S. House, Missouri, District 8 | ||
| General election | June 4, 2013 | |
| Current office | ||
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 120 | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2005 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| J.D. | Oklahoma City University School of Law, 2004 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 06/16/1980 | |
| Place of birth | Saint Louis, MO | |
| Profession | Attorney/Real Estate Agent/Small Business, Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Smith is an attorney, real estate agent, and small business owner. He earned his JD from the Oklahoma City University School of Law.
He is a member of the Court Appointed Special Advocate Board, Cuba Chamber of Commerce, Grace Community Church, Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri State Bar Association, National Rifle Association, Salem Area Community Betterment Association Board, Salem Chamber of Commerce, and President of the Salem Future Farmers of America Alumni Association.[1]
Issues
No New Taxes Pledge
In Missouri for 2011, a minority of lawmakers signed the "No New Taxes Pledge." Only four out of 34 state Senate members signed the pledge. Out of 163 state House members, only 35 lawmakers have signed.
Smith signed the pledge.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration and Accounts | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Administrative Rules | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Legislative Research | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Elementary and Secondary Education | ||||
| • Health Care Policy, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Health Insurance | ||||
| • Professional Registration and Licensing | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Administrative Rules | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Legislative Research | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rural Community Development | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Legislative Research Joint | ||||
Elections
2013
Smith was selected by the Missouri Republican party to be their nominee in the 2013 special election for the U.S. House, representing Missouri's 8th District. The election is being held to replace Jo Ann Emerson. The general election date has been set for June 4th.[3]
There is no primary election, instead each party's nomination will be chosen by a committee. Smith was one of four GOP candidates who has reportedly reached out to the committee in order to make a case for the party's nomination.[4]
Endorsements
On May 15, 2013 Smith announced an endorsement by former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.[5] Palin's endorsement of Smith included a statement in which she said, "Jason has worked tirelessly to build on the foundation of his humble beginnings and is a responsible and respected leader in the Show Me State," Palin said in the release. "In Washington D.C., Jason will maintain that innate sense of his community and will bring his common sense conservatism to the halls of Congress. Jason recognizes that government is the problem, not the solution. He will protect our Second Amendment rights and work to promote a culture of life."[5]
Smith's campaign also announced endorsements from large business, right-to-life, farming and pro-gun organizations and groups, including the Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Corn Growers Association, the Missouri Cattlemen's Association and Missouri Right to Life.[6] Additionally, endorsements include all of Missouri's current Republican members of Congress, including Ann Wagner, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Vicky Hartzler, Sam Graves and Billy Long, along with former 8th District representative Jo Ann Emerson and Republican Sen. Roy Blunt, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder and Auditor Tom Schweich.[5][6]
Controversy
Republican nominee Smith, speaker pro tem in the Missouri House of Representatives, missed three-fifths of the Missouri House's votes before the final day of this year's legislative session, while his Democratic opponent and fellow state rep, Steve Hodges missed about one-fifth of the votes.[7]
Of 766 roll call votes taken from when the 2013 legislative session began in January through May, Smith missed 462 of those votes while Hodges missed 171.[7][8]
After winning the Republican nomination on February 9, Smith said he would remain as Missouri House speaker pro tem — the second-ranking position in the chamber — despite having to campaign for Congress.[7] "I can multi-task," Smith said then. "In case you haven't met me or know me very well, I can handle a lot at one time. I don't think it's going to be any problem whatsoever."[7]
Democrat Hodges acknowledged that he missed some votes — even while present during the session — but said there are explanations, such as having to step away from the House floor to deal with constituent concerns.[7] "Very, very rarely have I missed votes," Hodges said.[7]
2012
Smith won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 120. Smith ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
2010
On November 2, 2010 Smith won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
2008
On November 04, 2008, Jason Smith ran for District 150 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating James Ellis. [11]
Jason Smith raised $57,690 for his campaign.[12]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 150 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jason Smith (R) | 10,589 | 70.0% | ||
| James Ellis (D) | 4,544 | 30.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Smith was up for re-election, he collected $52,432 in donations.[13]
His four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rightchoice Managed Care | $3,000 |
| 150Th Republican Legislative District Cmte | $2,500 |
| Missouri Association of Realtors | $1,750 |
| Missouri Health & Hospital Association | $1,500 |
2008
Listed below are the five largest contributors to Jason Smith's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Health Care Association | $3,325 |
| Republican Central CMTE of Dent County | $2,000 |
| Ameristar Casinos | $1,650 |
| 150th Republican Legislative District CMTE | $1,625 |
| Missouri Association of Realtors | $1,325 |
Recent news
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[edit] Jason Smith News Feed
- Legislature sends 'right to farm' to Missouri voters - STLtoday.com
- candidates kept away from Capitol by campaigns - Southeast Missourian
- Grisamore threatens resignation if omnibus isn't taken up by Senate - The Missouri Times
- Smith earns NRA endorsement - Southeast Missourian
- Major party 8th District candidates get endorsements from Nixon, Palin - Southeast Missourian
- Foul: NRA's effect on House votes - STLtoday.com
- With one week left, House and Senate leadership talk priorities and what's ... - The Missouri Times
- Missouri House endorses transportation sales tax - Southeast Missourian
- On the trail: As he enters Missouri House, Peters embraces 'urgency of now' - St. Louis Beacon
- Missouri lawmakers approve income tax cut - Southeast Missourian
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External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Jason Smith
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Smith
- ↑ "Minority of state lawmakers sign ‘no-new-taxes’ pledge," Missouri Watchdog, November 16, 2010
- ↑ Washington Post "Republicans nominate Jason Smith for Missouri special election," February 9, 2013
- ↑ Southeast Missourian, "House leader Smith, Lt. Gov. Kinder seek 8th District nomination," January 4, 2013
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 SE Missourian "Major party 8th District candidates get endorsements from Nixon, Palin" Accessed May 21, 2013
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Daily Statesman "8th District candidates collect endorsements for June election" Accessed May 21, 2013
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 STL Today "Running for Congress keeps 2 Missouri lawmakers from voting" Accessed May 21, 2013
- ↑ KTTS "Missouri Lawmakers Miss Votes While Vying For Congress" Accessed May 21, 2013
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - Unofficial primary results
- ↑ Missouri House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Smith's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 120 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 150 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Kent Hampton (R) |
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