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Margaret Smith (West Virginia legislator)
| Margaret Smith | ||
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| West Virginia House of Delegates District 46 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $20,000/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day during session | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | West Virginia Wesleyan | |
| Master's | West Virginia University | |
| J.D. | West Virginia University College of Law | |
| Other | EdD, West Virginia University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 10, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Weston, WV | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Smith earned her BA from West Virginia Wesleyan. She went on to receive her MA and EdD from West Virginia University. She then earned her JD from West Virginia University College of Law.
Smith has worked as a legislative assistant for West Virginia Treasurer Larrie Bailey. She currently works as an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Organization | ||||
| • Roads and Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation, Chair | ||||
| • Children, Juveniles and Other Issues | ||||
| • Government Organization | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children, Juveniles and Other Issues | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Joint Education | ||||
| • Political Subdivisions | ||||
| • Roads and Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, Vice Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
| West Virginia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Roads and Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security | ||||
Elections
2012
Smith ran for re-election in the 2012 election for West Virginia House of Delegates, District 46. Smith ran unopposed in the May 8 primary election and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
2010
Smith was re-elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates District 38 in the November 2, 2010 general election. She was unopposed in the general election. [5][6][7]
| West Virginia House of Delegates, District 38 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Margaret Smith (D)
|
4,291 | 100% | ||
| West Virginia State Senate, District 38 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Margaret Donaldson Smith (D)
|
1,301 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, when Smith won re-election to the House of Delegates, she collected $8,090 in donations.[8]
Her largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Peggy Donaldson Smith | $2,500 |
| North Central West Virginia Building & Construction Trades Council | $1,000 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 152 | $1,000 |
| West Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Association | $600 |
Personal
Smith and her husband, Michael, have one child.
External links
- Official list of West Virginia's November 2, 2010 candidates
- Office Website - West Virginia House of Delegates
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Smith
- ↑ WBOY.com "West Virginia General Election Results November 6, 2012" Accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ West Virginia Secretary of State - 2012 Candidate Listing By Office
- ↑ 2012 West Virginia Primary Election Official Results
- ↑ Official WV primary election results
- ↑ Official Primary Results SOS
- ↑ Official General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money, Candidate summary, Retrieved July 12, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Representatives District 46 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
West Virginia House of Representatives District 38 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by NA |
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