Virgil Smith

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Virgil Smith
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Michigan State Senate District 4
Incumbent
In office
January 1, 2011 - present
Term ends
January 1, 2015
Years in position 2
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary$71,685/year
Per diem$10,800 yearly expense allowance
Elections and appointments
First electedNovember 2, 2010
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Term limits2 terms (8 years)
Prior offices
Michigan House of Representatives
2003 – 2008
Education
Bachelor'sMichigan State University (2002)
Personal
Place of birthDetroit, Michigan
Websites
Office website
Campaign website
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Virgil Smith is a Democratic member of the Michigan State Senate, representing District 4 since January 1, 2011. He is currently serving as State Senate Assistant Minority Whip. Prior to his time in the Senate, Smith served three terms as a Representative in the Michigan House of Representatives. He served from 2002 to 2008.

Smith is an entrepreneur and small business owner. He is the President of Virgil Smith LLC, and Partner at Auto Executives LLC.

Smith earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Michigan State University in 2002 and Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Western Michigan University in 2012.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:

Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012
Agriculture, Vice-chair
Banking & Financial Institution
Economic Development
Insurance, Vice-chair
Redistricting
Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:

Elections

2010

Smith won election to the 4th District of the Michigan State Senate in 2010. He defeated Republican Frederick Robinson II, Libertarian Raymond Warner, and Independent D. Wilcoxon in the November 2 general election.[1]

Michigan State Senate, District 4 General election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Virgil Smith (D) 42,722
Frederick Robinson II (R) 1,241
D. Wilcoxon (I) 931
Raymond Warner (L) 329

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Smith is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Smith raised a total of $170,928 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 28, 2013.[2]

Virgil Smith's Campaign Contribution History
Year Office Result Contributions
2012 Michigan State Senate, District 4 Not up for election $39,800
2010 Michigan State Senate, District 4 Won $54,905
2006 Michigan State House, District 7 Won $32,650
2004 Michigan State House, District 7 Won $33,143
2002 Michigan State House, District 7 Won $10,430
Grand Total Raised $170,928

2012

Smith was not up for election to the Michigan State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Smith raised a total of $39,800.

2010

Smith won election to the Michigan State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Smith raised a total of $54,905.

2006

Smith won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Smith raised a total of $32,650.

2004

Smith won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Smith raised a total of $33,143.

2002

Smith won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Smith raised a total of $10,430.

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Scorecards

Tea Party Scorecard

The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.[3]

January 2011 - March 2012

Virgil Smith received a 12% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[3]

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