Matt Smith (Pennsylvania)
Matt Smith was a 2015 candidate for the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania.[1]
Elections
2015
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2015
Pennsylvania's judicial elections included a primary on May 19, 2015, and a general election on November 3, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates was March 11, 2015.
Michael J. Whare faced Robert P. Kline, Carrie Hyams, Matt Smith (Pennsylvania) and Jessica E. Brewbaker in the Democratic primary.
| Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, One seat, Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jessica E. Brewbaker |
32.0% | 2,707 |
| Carrie Hyams | 27.9% | 2,360 |
| Matt Smith | 17.3% | 1,465 |
| Robert P. Kline | 15.3% | 1,296 |
| Michael J. Whare | 7.4% | 627 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 8,455 | |
| Source: County of Cumberland, Pennsylvania, "2015 Primary Election Night Returns," May 19, 2015 | ||
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary.
| Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, One seat, Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Jessica E. Brewbaker |
25.3% | 4,514 |
| Matt Smith | 25.1% | 4,466 |
| Carrie Hyams | 19.3% | 3,432 |
| Robert P. Kline | 12.8% | 2,276 |
| Lisa Grayson | 9.9% | 1,760 |
| Michael J. Whare | 7.7% | 1,379 |
| Write-in votes | 0% | 0 |
| Total Votes | 17,827 | |
| Source: County of Cumberland, Pennsylvania, "2015 Primary Election Night Returns," May 19, 2015 | ||
Education
Smith received his J.D. from Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law.[2]
Military service
Smith has served as a Judge Advocate of the U.S. Army/Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He served in Iraq with the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team. He has 19 years of military experience.[3]
Career
Smith is a chief deputy district attorney in Cumberland County.[3]
Awards and associations
Military awards
- Bronze Star Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- Joint Service Achievement Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Iraqi Campaign Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Armed Forces Reserve Mobilization Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon
Associations
- Volunteer instructor, Cumberland County Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services
- Volunteer instructor, NRA’s “Law of Personal Protection” Seminar, Carlisle Gun Club[3]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedelection2015 - ↑ The Sentinel, "Six candidates announce bid for Cumberland County judge," January 11, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Matt Smith for Judge, "About Matt," accessed April 6, 2015
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Federal courts:
Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania
State courts:
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Superior Court • Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court • Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas • Pennsylvania Magisterial Districts
State resources:
Courts in Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania judicial elections • Judicial selection in Pennsylvania
