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Todd Smola
| Todd Smola | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives First Hampden | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10 - $100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Westfield State College | |
| Associate's | Holyoke Community College | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Chief Legislative Aide | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Prior to his election to the House, Smola served as a Palmer Selectman from 2000-2004.
He is an education liaison for Palmer Public Schools, and a member of the Polish American Citizens Club, Saint Joseph's Society in Thorndike, Saint Stan's Lyceum in Three Rivers, Saint Peter and Paul Parish Council, and Sons of Amvets.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Smola served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets | ||||
| • Public Service Joint | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smola served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets | ||||
| • Public Service Joint | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smola served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Public Service Joint | ||||
| • Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint | ||||
| • Labor and Workforce Development Joint | ||||
| • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Joint | ||||
Elections
2012
Smola won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives First Hampden District. Smola was unopposed in the September 6 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
2010
Smola won re-election to the First Hampden Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary. He also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, First Hampden District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Todd Smola (R)
|
12,470 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Smola won re-election for the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the First Hampden district. [4] In this election he raised $41,991-; of that total $41,616- (99.1%) was from in state contributions and $375- (0.9%) was from out of state contributions. [5]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives - First Hampden district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Todd Smola (R)
|
16,011 | |||
| All Others | 76 | |||
| Blanks | 5,039 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Smola received $36,068 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Todd Smola's campaign in 2010 | |
| Cimini, Michael D | $1,000 |
| Rahkonen, John | $1,000 |
| Cambo, Kathleen | $1,000 |
| Rahkonen, Trudy | $1,000 |
| Solaroli, Lee | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $36,068 |
2008
Smola raised $41,991 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Charles Cavagnaro | $600 |
| 19 different donors | $500 |
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External links
- Massachusetts House of Representatives - Rep. Todd Smola
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Todd Smola on Facebook
- Todd Smola on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Smola
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 27, 2012
- ↑ Official Massachusetts Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Donors
- ↑ Massachusetts House donor numbers
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