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Samuel Smith (Pennsylvania)
Samuel H. Smith (b. August 10, 1955) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 66 from 1987 to 2014. Smith was unanimously elected Speaker of the House at the start of the 2011 session and served until his departure.[1] He previously served as Minority Floor Leader.[2]
Smith did not run for re-election to the House in 2014.[3]
Biography
Smith earned his B.A. in journalism from Pennsylvania State University in 1978. His professional experience includes working as a roofing contractor, as an employee for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and in Advertising Sales.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Rules |
| • Joint State Government Commission |
| • Legislative Data Processing Center |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Legislative Office for Research Liaison |
| • Legislative Data Processing Center |
| • Rules |
| • Joint State Government Commission |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Rules |
Elections
2012
Smith ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 66. Smith defeated James Brown and Cris Dush in the Republican primary on April 24 and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Samuel Smith Incumbent |
100% | 18,367 | |
| Total Votes | 18,367 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Sam Smith Incumbent |
49.1% | 3,150 |
| James Brown | 9% | 579 |
| Cris Dush | 41.9% | 2,691 |
| Total Votes | 6,420 | |
2010
Smith won re-election to District 66 in 2010. He was unopposed in the May 18 Republican primary and defeated Democrat Dennis Peck and Independent Luther Yoas, Sr. in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 66 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Samuel Smith (R)
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11,562 | 67.9% | ||
| Dennis Peck (D) | 3,620 | 21.3% | ||
| Luther Yoas, Sr. (I) | 1,844 | 10.8% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Smith won re-election to District 66 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 15,504 votes, defeating Democrat Samy Elmasry (7,476).[7]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 66 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Sam Smith (R)
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15,504 | 67.5% | ||
| Samy Elmasry (D) | 7,476 | 32.5% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
- Pennsylvania Environmental scorecard: 2013-14 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club: 2014 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on LGBT issues.
- Pennsylvania National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union: 2014 Legislative scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2013
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In 2013, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 to November 30.
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2011
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In 2011, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 4 through November 30.
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Personal
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Smith and his wife, Donna, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Independent, "State House Elects Sam Smith as Speaker," January 4, 2011
- ↑ articles.philly.com, "GOP picks Smith, Turzai as new Pennsylvania House leaders," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ www.post-gazette.com, "Pa. House speaker not seeking re-election," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 66 1997–2014 |
Succeeded by Cris Dush (R) |
