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Matthew Smith (Pennsylvania)
Matthew H. Smith (b. September 19, 1972) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 37 from 2012 to June 21, 2015. He resigned to become president of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Smith served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 42 from 2007 to 2012. Smith was a volunteer in state, local and national campaigns from 1996 to 2004. In 2003, Smith worked for the Transition Team for Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato.
Biography
Smith earned his B.A. in history from Rollins College in 1995 and his J.D. from Duquesne University in 1999. His professional experience includes working as an attorney and as pro bono coordinator for Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banking & Insurance, Minority Chair |
| • Aging & Youth |
| • Appropriations |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
| • Joint Conservation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • State Government, Minority Chair |
| • Community, Economic & Recreational Development |
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure |
| • Finance |
| • Game & Fisheries |
| • Joint Conservation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
| • Appropriations |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance |
| • Labor Relations |
| • Urban Affairs |
Elections
2012
Smith ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania Senate District 37. Smith ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and defeated D. Raja (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Matthew Smith |
52.6% | 70,883 | |
| Republican | D. Raja | 47.4% | 63,854 | |
| Total Votes | 134,737 | |||
2010
Smith won re-election to District 42 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Sue Means in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 42 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Matthew Smith (D)
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15,740 | 59.8% | ||
| Sue Means (R) | 10,591 | 40.2% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Smith won re-election to District 42 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 22,919 votes, defeating Republican Jim Blazeck (12,139).[5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 42 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Matt Smith (D)
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22,919 | 65.4% | ||
| Jim Blazeck (R) | 12,139 | 34.6% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2015
In 2015, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 6 through December 31.
- American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania: 2016-2016 legislative scorecard
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- Pennsylvania Environmental scorecard: 2015-2016 scorecard
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2014
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In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
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2013
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In 2013, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 to November 30.
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2011
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In 2011, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 4 through November 30.
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Personal
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Smith and his wife, Eileen, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign Contributions: 2012 Senate, 2012 House, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Politics PA, "BREAKING: State Sen. Matt Smith Resigning," accessed May 28, 2015
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 General Primary," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 General Election," accessed March 11, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Pippy (R) |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 37 2012–June 21, 2015 |
Succeeded by Guy Reschenthaler (R) |
| Preceded by Thomas Stevenson (R) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 42 2007–2012 |
Succeeded by Dan Miller (D) |
