Virgil Smith
| 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 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $71,685/year | |
| Per diem | $10,800 yearly expense allowance | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Michigan House of Representatives | ||
| 2003 – 2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Michigan State University (2002) | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Detroit, Michigan | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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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:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking & Financial Institution | ||||
| • Economic Development | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Redistricting | ||||
| • Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security | ||||
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 | |||
 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 |  |
$39,800 | |
| 2010 | Michigan State Senate, District 4 |  |
$54,905 | |
| 2006 | Michigan State House, District 7 | |
$32,650 | |
| 2004 | Michigan State House, District 7 | |
$33,143 | |
| 2002 | Michigan State House, District 7 | |
$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.
| Michigan State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Virgil Smith's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | $4,500 | |||
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $2,150 | |||
| Michigan Bankers Association | $1,750 | |||
| Michigan Credit Union League | $1,500 | |||
| Muchmore Harrington Smalley & Associates | $1,450 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $39,800 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Smith won election to the Michigan State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Smith raised a total of $54,905.
| Michigan State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Virgil Smith's campaign in 2010 | |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | $7,500 |
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $2,000 |
| Michigan Automobile Dealers Association | $1,500 |
| Kellogg Better Government Committee | $1,500 |
| Coventa Energy Corp. | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $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.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Virgil Smith's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $4,870 | |||
| United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers Of America | $2,500 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | $1,800 | |||
| DTE Energy | $1,675 | |||
| Michigan Education Association | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $32,650 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Smith won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Smith raised a total of $33,143.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Virgil Smith's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $4,678 | |||
| United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers Of America | $2,500 | |||
| Michigan Auto Dealers Association | $2,300 | |||
| Michigan Manufactured Housing RV & Campground Association | $2,000 | |||
| Michigan Education Association | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $33,143 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Smith won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Smith raised a total of $10,430.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Virgil Smith's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers Of America | $2,500 | |||
| Michigan Manufactured Housing Rv & Campground Association | $500 | |||
| Noten, Lisolee & Ron | $500 | |||
| DTE Energy | $500 | |||
| Michigan Auto Dealers Association | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $10,430 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Virgil Smith News Feed
- Michigan's Senate Democrats to propose repeal of amendment banning same ... - MLive.com
- Lawsuit against EPA delayed until Obama unveils new climate plan - Daily Caller
- Michigan Gay Marriage Equality Legislation Introduced By Democratic State ... - Huffington Post
- MSHDA's Step Forward Michigan launches new partnership - Michronicleonline
- Palmer Park Log Cabin Day & Ice Cream Social - Michronicleonline
- The Most Popular Gay Stories of the Week - SouthFloridaGayNews.com
- Bill Would Repeal Michigan's Ban on Gay Marriage - EDGEOnTheNet
- AP Sportlight - NECN
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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]
External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2006, 2004, 2002
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