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Mark Smith
Iowa House of Representatives District 43
Incumbent
In office
2001-Present
Term ends
January 10, 2013
Years in position 11
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary$25,000/year
Per diem$118/day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 2, 2010
First elected2000
Next electionNovember 6, 2012
Term limitsN/A
Prior offices
Osceola City Council
1981-1983
Education
Bachelor'sGraceland College, 1974
Master'sUniversity of Iowa, 1986
Personal
BirthdayJanuary 5, 1952
Place of birthOsceola, IA
ReligionDisciples of Christ
Websites
Office website
Personal website

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Mark Smith (b. January 5, 1952) is a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 43rd District since 2001 and currently serving as State House Assistant Minority Leader.

Smith is Director of Special Projects with the Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Central Iowa, and has been an Adjunct Instructor of Social Work at the University of Iowa. He was on the Osceola City Council from 1981-1983, and serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Social Workers.[1]

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith has been appointed to the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:

Elections

2012

See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2012

Smith is running in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 71. Smith is running unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012. Allen Burt is running unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012.[2]


2010

See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010

Smith won re-election to the 43rd District seat against Jane A. Jech (R). Smith had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[3]

Iowa House of Representatives, District 43 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Mark Smith (D) 5,089
Jane A. Jech (R) 4,786

2008

On November 4, 2008, Smith was re-elected to the 43rd District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Jane Jech (R). [4] Smith raised $60,633 for his campaign, while Jech raised $38,643. [5]

Iowa House of Representatives, District 43
Candidates Votes
Mark Smith (D) 7.325
Jane Jech (R) 5,557

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010 Smith collected $266,227 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[6]


2008

In 2008 Smith collected $60,633 in donations.[7]

His four largest contributors were:

Donor Amount
United Food & Commercial Workers International Union $5,000
Iowa Hospital Association $4,500
Iowa Dental Association $3,000
Iowa Association of Community Providers $2,500

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2001–present
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