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Clem Smith
Democratic Party
Candidate, St. Louis Community College Board of Trustees Subdistrict 1
Prior offices:
Missouri House of Representatives District 85
Years in office: 2013 - 2019
Successor: Kevin Windham Jr. (D)
Missouri House of Representatives District 71
Years in office: 2011 - 2013
Successor: Sue Meredith (D)
Elections and appointments
Last election
April 2, 2024
Next election
April 7, 2026
Education
Bachelor's
Columbia College
Contact
Campaign website

Clem Smith is running for election to the St. Louis Community College Board of Trustees Subdistrict 1 in Missouri. Smith is on the ballot in the general election on April 7, 2026.[source]

Smith (Democratic Party) was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 85. Smith assumed office in 2013. Smith left office in 2019.

Biography

Smith earned his B.G.S. from Columbia College in 2010. His professional experience included working as a recording secretary at the United Auto Workers Local and at The Boeing Company.

Committee assignments

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Missouri committee assignments, 2017
• Financial Institutions
• Professional Registration and Licensing
• Utilities

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:

2013-2014

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

Missouri committee assignments, 2013
• Economic Development
• Financial Institutions
• Fiscal Review
• Utilities
• Joint Committee on Tax Policy

2011-2012

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

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2026

See also: City elections in St. Louis, Missouri (2026)

General election

The general election will occur on April 7, 2026.

General election for St. Louis Community College Board of Trustees Subdistrict 1

Incumbent Kevin Martin (Nonpartisan), Theodis Brown Sr. (Nonpartisan), and Clem Smith (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for St. Louis Community College Board of Trustees Subdistrict 1 on April 7, 2026.

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2024

See also: City elections in St. Louis, Missouri (2024)

General election

General election for St. Louis Community College Board of Trustees Subdistrict 1

Incumbent Doris Graham defeated Clem Smith, Theodis Brown Sr., and Cortez Harris in the general election for St. Louis Community College Board of Trustees Subdistrict 1 on April 2, 2024.

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Doris Graham (Nonpartisan)
 
49.7
 
12,713
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Clem Smith (Nonpartisan)
 
26.2
 
6,704
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Theodis Brown Sr. (Nonpartisan)
 
14.1
 
3,601
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Cortez Harris (Nonpartisan)
 
10.0
 
2,561

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Total votes: 25,579
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Endorsements

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2018

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2018

Clem Smith was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

2016

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 29, 2016.

Incumbent Clem Smith defeated Steven McKnight in the Missouri House of Representatives District 85 general election.[1]

Missouri House of Representatives, District 85 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Clem Smith Incumbent 81.58% 11,963
     Republican Steven McKnight 18.42% 2,701
Total Votes 14,664
Source: Missouri Secretary of State


Incumbent Clem Smith ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 85 Democratic primary.[2][3]

Missouri House of Representatives, District 85 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Clem Smith Incumbent (unopposed)


Steven McKnight ran unopposed in the Missouri House of Representatives District 85 Republican primary.[4][5]

Missouri House of Representatives, District 85 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Steven McKnight  (unopposed)

2014

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Missouri House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 25, 2014. Incumbent Clem Smith was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.[6][7][8]


2012

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2012

Smith won re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri House of Representatives, District 85. Smith ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]

2010

See also: Missouri House of Representatives elections, 2010

On November 2, 2010, Smith won election to the Missouri House of Representatives. Smith's opponents in the August 3 primary were Kris Boevingloh and Henry Iwenofu.

Campaign themes

2026

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Campaign website

Smith's campaign website stated the following:

Why Clem is Running

Hazelwood schools are at a critical juncture, and strong leadership is needed to ensure that every student receives a high-quality education in a safe and supportive environment. Clem Smith is running to:


  • Strengthen Academic Excellence:
  • Advocate for policies that improve student achievement, increase access to resources and support teachers in delivering a top-tier education.


  • Enhance Career & Technical Education:
  • Expand pathways for students to succeed beyond the classroom, including vocational training, apprenticeships, and college prep programs.


  • Ensure Fiscal Responsibility:
  • Encourage transparency and accountability in the spending of school district funds to prioritize the needs of students and educators.


  • Support Safe & Inclusive Schools:
  • Foster an environment where every student feels valued, respected, and prepared for their future.


— Clem Smith's campaign website (March 5, 2026)

Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

2024

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Campaign finance summary

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Clem Smith campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2016Missouri House of Representatives, District 85Won $41,307 N/A**
2014Missouri House of Representatives, District 85Won $18,822 N/A**
2012Missouri State House, DistrictWon $43,809 N/A**
2010Missouri State House, DistrictWon $32,237 N/A**
Grand total$136,175 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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External links

Candidate

St. Louis Community College Board of Trustees Subdistrict 1
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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "2016 general election results," accessed December 20, 2016
    2. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
    3. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
    4. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List," accessed April 28, 2016
    5. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary 2016 - August 2, 2016," accessed August 2, 2016
    6. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results - State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 5, 2014," accessed August 26, 2014
    7. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Certified Candidate List - Primary Election," accessed July 24, 2014
    8. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "All Results-State of Missouri-General-November 4, 2014: Unofficial Results," November 8, 2014
    9. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Nov 6, 2012 General Election - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014
    10. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Aug 7, 2012 Primary - All Results," accessed February 13, 2014

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    Preceded by
    -     		Missouri House of Representatives District 85
    2013-2019    		 Succeeded by
    Kevin Windham Jr. (D)
    Preceded by
    -     		Missouri House of Representatives District 71
    2011-2013    		 Succeeded by
    Sue Meredith (D)
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