Mark Smith (Iowa)
Mark Smith (Democratic Party) was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 71. Smith assumed office on January 1, 2001. Smith left office on January 1, 2021.
Smith (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 71. Smith won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Smith served on the Osceola City Council from 1981 to 1983.
Biography
Smith's professional experience has included working as the director of special projects with the Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Central Iowa and as an adjunct instructor of social work at the University of Iowa.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
- House Ethics Committee
- House Government Oversight Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Administration and Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Administration and Rules |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Administration and Rules |
| • Environmental Protection |
| • Ethics |
| • Human Resources |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Administration and Rules |
| • Environmental Protection |
| • Ethics |
| • Human Resources |
| • Judiciary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Environmental Protection |
| • Human Resources, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Mark Smith did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Mark Smith defeated James Perez in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 71 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mark Smith (D) | 58.4 | 5,868 |
| James Perez (R) | 41.5 | 4,172 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 10,048 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 71
Incumbent Mark Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 71 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Smith | 100.0 | 1,274 |
| Total votes: 1,274 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 71
James Perez advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 71 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Perez | 100.0 | 612 | |
| Total votes: 612 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Iowa House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016.
Incumbent Mark Smith ran unopposed in the Iowa House of Representatives District 71 general election.[2][3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 71 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Mark Smith Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Iowa Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Mark Smith ran unopposed in the Iowa House of Representatives District 71 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 71 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Mark Smith Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Iowa House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Incumbent Mark Smith was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Jane A. Jech was unopposed in the Republican primary. Smith defeated Jech in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Smith Incumbent |
55% | 5,300 | |
| Republican | Jane A. Jech | 45% | 4,334 | |
| Total Votes | 9,634 | |||
2012
Smith ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 71. Smith ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012, and defeated Allen Burt (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Smith Incumbent |
59.3% | 7,911 | |
| Republican | Allen Burt | 40.7% | 5,431 | |
| Total Votes | 13,342 | |||
2010
Smith won re-election to the 43rd District seat against Jane A. Jech (R). Smith had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 43 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mark Smith (D)
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5,089 | |||
| Jane A. Jech (R) | 4,786 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Smith was re-elected to the 43rd District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Jane Jech (R).[13] Smith raised $60,633 for his campaign, while Jech raised $38,643.[14]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 43 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mark Smith (D)
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7.325 | |||
| Jane Jech (R) | 5,557 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 14. The session was suspended from March 16 through June 3.
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2019
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In 2019, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 5.
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2017
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In 2017, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 through April 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 through April 29.
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2015
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In 2015, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 5.
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2014
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In 2014, the 85th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 23.
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2012
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In 2012, the 84th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 9.[17]
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See also
- Iowa House of Representatives
- Iowa House Committees
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Iowa House of Representatives District 71
- Iowa State Legislature
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
- Mark Smith on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "General Candidate List, 2016," accessed August 24, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Canvass Summary," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," March 21, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Canvass Summary," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Funds raised by 2008 Iowa House candidates," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ ACLU Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ ACLU of Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed August 2, 2014
- ↑ ACLU of Iowa, "Civil Liberties report card," accessed July 11, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jim Van Engelenhoven (R) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 71 2013 - 2021 |
Succeeded by Sue Cahill (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 43 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Chris Hagenow (R) |
