Norma Smith
Norma Smith (Republican Party) was a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 10-Position 1. She assumed office in 2007. She left office on January 11, 2021.
Smith (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 10-Position 1. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Smith is a former Special Assistant for Veterans, Military and Local Governmental Affair for the Office of Congressman Jack Metcalf. She is also a former Director of Corporate Communications/Former Director of Senior Community Programs for CRISA Ministries. She has also worked for Lindsay Communications, in Global Seascape, and as Director of Operations for Export Related Business.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
- Capital Budget Committee, Assistant Ranking Minority Member
- Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans Committee, Ranking Minority Member
- State Government and Tribal Relations​ Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Capital Budget |
| • Technology and Economic Development |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Capital Budget, Assistant Ranking Minority Member |
| • Technology and Economic Development, Ranking Minority Member |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Capital Budget |
| • Government Accountability and Oversight |
| • Higher Education |
| • Technology and Economic Development |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Capital Budget |
| • Community Development and Housing |
| • Local Government |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Audit Review and Oversight |
| • Capital Budget |
| • Community and Economic Development and Trade |
Campaign themes
2016
Smith's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ |
Budgeting Budget sustainability and discipline are critical to providing the essential services of government. Norma believes we have adequate dollars to provide for essential services without raising taxes. Jobs/Economy Promote certainty so that employers can make business decisions and long-term capital investments in equipment and expansion, creating new jobs as they grow. Quality education and workforce training, sound energy policy, a fair tax structure and a reasonable regulatory climate are essential keys to our economic recovery. Education Prioritize education and fund education first, adequately and in a manner that is fair to all children across the state. Address unfunded mandates passed from the state on to our school districts that drive cost and don’t improve student learning. Public Safety and Our Most Vulnerable Norma believes that public safety and caring for our most vulnerable is at the heart of all the legislature does. The taxpayers of Washington state deserve to feel safe and secure in their communities. Norma has been an effective advocate for prioritizing public safety dollars and protecting services to our most vulnerable. She has been honored to receive the support of many individuals and organizations in the public safety community who know her determined commitment to keeping our communities safe.[2] |
” |
| —Norma Smith[3] | ||
2012
Smith's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]
Public Safety and Our Most Vulnerable
- Excerpt: "Norma believes that public safety and caring for our most vulnerable is at the heart of all the legislature does. The taxpayers of Washington state deserve to feel safe and secure in their communities."
Budgeting
- Excerpt: "Budget sustainability and discipline are critical to providing the essential services of government. Norma believes we have adequate dollars to provide for essential services without raising taxes."
Quality of Life
- Excerpt: "The 10th District is truly one of the most beautiful areas in the state of Washington. From Whidbey Island to Camano, Stanwood to the Skagit Valley, we enjoy a quality of life unmatched anywhere else."
Jobs/Economy
- Excerpt: "We must be laser focused on job-creation and our economic recovery. Norma serves effectively as the ranking member on the Community, Economic Development and Housing Committee because she works closely with small business owners and business advocates and understands the specific challenges facing employers trying to retain and grow jobs in this fragile economic climate."
Education
- Excerpt: "Every student deserves the opportunity to have a quality education and to be prepared for success. The Washington state constitution is clear; providing for the basic education of all children within our borders is the paramount duty of the legislature in the budgeting process."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Norma Smith did not file to run for re-election.
2018
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1
Incumbent Norma Smith defeated Scott McMullen in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Norma Smith (R) | 52.2 | 37,803 |
| Scott McMullen (D) | 47.8 | 34,669 | ||
| Total votes: 72,472 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1
Scott McMullen and incumbent Norma Smith advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott McMullen (D) | 50.6 | 21,584 | |
| ✔ | | Norma Smith (R) | 49.4 | 21,031 |
| Total votes: 42,615 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Washington 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 May 20, 2016.
Incumbent Norma Smith defeated Michael Scott in the Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 general election.[5]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Norma Smith Incumbent |
71.95% | 48,178 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Scott | 28.05% | 18,778 | |
| Total Votes | 66,956 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Norma Smith and Michael Scott were unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1 top two primary.[6][7]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Norma Smith Incumbent | |
| Libertarian | Michael Scott | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
2014
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2014. A blanket primary election took place on August 5, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 17, 2014. Incumbent Norma Smith (R) and Michael Scott (L) were unopposed in the primary. Smith defeated Scott in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Norma Smith Incumbent |
76.3% | 37,119 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Scott | 23.7% | 11,544 | |
| Total Votes | 48,663 | |||
2012
Smith won re-election in the 2012 election for Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1. Smith was unopposed in the blanket primary on August 7, 2012, and defeated Aaron Simpson (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Norma Smith Incumbent |
61.1% | 42,581 | |
| Democratic | Aaron Simpson | 38.9% | 27,061 | |
| Total Votes | 69,642 | |||
2010
Norma Smith was re-elected to the Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1. She was unopposed in the August 17, 2010, primary and defeated Democrat Laura Lewis in the November 2, 2010, general election.
| Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Norma Smith (R)
|
36,190 | |||
| Laura Lewis (D) | 23,546 | |||
| Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Norma Smith (R)
|
27,511 | 96.99% | ||
| Laura Lewis (D)
|
853 | 3.01% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Norma Smith won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 receiving 50.36% of the vote (34,038 votes), defeating Democrat Tim Knue who received 49.64% of the vote (33,558 votes).
| Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Norma Smith (R)
|
34,038 | 50.36% | ||
| Tim Knue (D) | 33,558 | 49.64% | ||
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- Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility — Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2019.
- Associated General Contractors of Washington — Legislators are scored based on their votes on legislation supported by the organization.
- Pro-Choice Washington — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2018.
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- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility — Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2017.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- Pro-Choice Washington — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility — Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2016.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their stances on small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility — Legislators are scored on how they voted on firearm policies.
- Washington Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2015.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- Greater Spokane Incorporated — Legislators from the greater-Spokane area are scored on if they voted for/against funding for projects in the Spokane area.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Washington Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2014.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- Children's Campaign Fund — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against CCF's position.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their stances on small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Washington Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2013.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- Children's Campaign Fund — Legislators are scored on their votes for or against CCF's position.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their stances on small business issues.
- Washington Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2012.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- Washington Community Action Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on 25 bills identified by WCAN to have "the most direct impact on racial equity."
- Washington Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Washington Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WCU's position.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Washington State Legislature in 2011.
- Association of Washington Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the state’s business community.
- Washington Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Washington State Labor Council — Legislators are scored on whether they voted for or against WSLC's position.
Personal
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Smith is widowed and has four children.
See also
- Washington State Legislature
- Washington House of Representatives
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Washington House of Representatives Committees
- Washington Joint Committees
- Washington state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Norma Smith's campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Profile by Vote-USA
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vote Norma Smith, "Issues," accessed October 4, 2016
- ↑ votenormasmith, "Official Campaign Website," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2014 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 5, 2014, Official Primary Results," accessed August 5, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Official general election results, 2014," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ C-SPAN, "AP Election Results - Washington State House of Representatives," accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed July 16, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1 2007–2021 |
Succeeded by Greg Gilday (R) |
