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Michael F. Smith (Delaware)
Michael Smith (Republican Party) is a member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 22. He assumed office on November 7, 2018. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Smith (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Delaware House of Representatives to represent District 22. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Michael Smith was born in Pike Creek, Delaware. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of Delaware in 2007 and an M.P.A. from the University of Delaware in 2013. Smith’s career experience includes working as the Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships at the University of Delaware’s College of Health Sciences. He has volunteer experience serving as a board member for Kids With Confidence as well as a general member of the Newark Morning Rotary. [1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
- Capital Infrastructure Committee
- Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee
- House Education Committee
- Health & Human Development Committee
- House Labor Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
- Joint Committee on Capital Improvement
2021-2022
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
- Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee
- House Education Committee
- Health & Human Development Committee
- House Labor Committee
- Revenue & Finance Committee
2019-2020
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee
- House Education Committee
- House Labor Committee
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
- Health & Social Services Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 22
Incumbent Michael Smith defeated Monica Beard in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 22 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Smith (R) | 54.8 | 8,601 |
 | Monica Beard (D)  | 45.2 | 7,103 | |
| Total votes: 15,704 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Monica Beard advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 22.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Smith advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 22.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Smith in this election.
2022
See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 22
Incumbent Michael Smith defeated William Jason Blevins in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 22 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Smith (R) | 96.3 | 7,482 |
| William Jason Blevins (Independent) (Write-in) | 3.7 | 290 | ||
| Total votes: 7,772 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Smith advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 22.
2020
See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 22
Incumbent Michael Smith defeated Luann D'Agostino in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 22 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Smith (R) | 63.3 | 9,383 |
 | Luann D'Agostino (D) | 36.7 | 5,437 | |
| Total votes: 14,820 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Luann D'Agostino advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 22.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Smith advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 22.
2018
General election
General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 22
Michael Smith defeated Guillermina Gonzalez in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 22 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Smith (R) | 50.6 | 5,955 |
 | Guillermina Gonzalez (D) | 49.4 | 5,815 | |
| Total votes: 11,770 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 22
Guillermina Gonzalez defeated Renee Taschner in the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 22 on September 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Guillermina Gonzalez | 61.2 | 1,426 |
| Renee Taschner | 38.8 | 905 | ||
| Total votes: 2,331 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 22
Michael Smith defeated Katherine Beard in the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 22 on September 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Smith | 63.6 | 1,108 |
| Katherine Beard | 36.4 | 635 | ||
| Total votes: 1,743 | |||
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2014
Elections for the Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 8, 2014. John Mackenzie was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Joseph E. Miro defeated Michael Smith in the Republican primary. Miro defeated Mackenzie and Steven H. Newton (L) in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Joseph E. Miro Incumbent |
63.3% | 5,118 | |
| Democratic | John Mackenzie | 34.4% | 2,784 | |
| Libertarian | Steven H. Newton | 2.3% | 186 | |
| Total Votes | 8,088 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Joseph E. Miro Incumbent |
56.9% | 797 |
| Michael Smith | 43.1% | 604 |
| Total Votes | 1,401 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Michael Smith did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Michael Smith did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 9 to June 30.
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2023
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In 2023, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 10 to June 30. |
2022
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In 2022, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 11 to June 30.
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2021
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In 2021, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 12 to June 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 30. |
2019
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In 2019, the Delaware General Assembly was in session from January 8 through June 30.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Delaware House of Representatives District 22 |
Officeholder Delaware House of Representatives District 22 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Delaware General Assembly, "Representative Michael Smith," accessed November 30, 2019
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official primary election results," accessed September 17, 2014
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
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| Preceded by Joseph Miro (R) |
Delaware House of Representatives District 22 2018-Present |
Succeeded by - |
