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Ken Smith (Pennsylvania)
Ken Smith is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 112 from 2007-2013.
Smith attended Keystone College. He has worked as owner/operator of Smith's Restaurant.
In the April 24, 2012, Democratic Primary, Smith was defeated by challenger Kevin Haggerty.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
- Aging & Older Adult Services Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Education Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Health & Human Services Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Labor Relations Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Smith ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 112. Smith lost to Kevin Haggerty in the Democratic primary on April 24. [2][3][1]
Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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52% | 3,653 |
Ken Smith | 48% | 3,376 |
Total Votes | 7,029 |
2010
Smith won re-election to the 112th District seat in 2010. He defeated three opponents in the primary election and defeated Republican Lee Morgan in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
Pennsylvania State House, District 112 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
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9,206 | 57.3% | ||
Lee Morgan (R) | 6,853 | 42.7% |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Smith won re-election to the 112th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 24,359 votes running unopposed.[5]
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 112 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
Ken Smith (D/R) ![]() |
24,359 | 100.0% |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Smith and his wife, Dorothy Trionfo, have two children.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Ken Smith
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pennsylvania Independent, "Incumbents fall in PA House, congressional races," April 24, 2012
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ 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 112 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Kevin Haggerty (D) |