Virgil Smith, Jr.
| The Honorable Virgil Smith, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 4th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel "Buzz" Thomas |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Hansen Clarke |
| Succeeded by | Jimmy Womack |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1979 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University and Western Michigan University |
Virgil Smith, Jr. (born 1979) is a state senator in Michigan's fourth senate district. He was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008. He served the three terms allowed under current term limits law. Smith is the son of former Michigan State Senator Virgil Smith. In 2010 he was elected to the Michigan Senate to fill the seat formerly held by Samuel "Buzz" Thomas, who left the Senate due to term limits. The Senate Democratic Caucus named him Assistant Whip.[1]
Smith won the Democratic primary in 2002 against former state senator Henry Stallings II.
Smith did his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University earning a degree in political science. He received his Master's Degree in public administration at Western Michigan University.
Sources
- Destroit Free Press, Aug 2, 2009, p. 6A
- Michigan votes entry for Smith
- Michigan Liberal article on Smith
- Farhat Group bio of Smith
References
- ↑ "Virgil K Smith - Employee Of The People". Michigan Senate.
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