Jeff Smith (Wisconsin politician)
| Jeff Smith | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 93rd Assembly district | |
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In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Robin Kreibich |
| Succeeded by | Warren Petryk |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 15, 1955 Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Susan |
| Residence | Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Small business owner |
Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Smith (born March 15, 1955) is an American politician from Eau Claire, Wisconsin who served as a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 2007 to 2011, representing the 93rd Assembly District. He was defeated for reelection in 2010 by Republican Warren Petryk.[1] After losing re-election in 2010, Smith became a registered Lobbyist in the State of Wisconsin. In March 2013, he was hired as the Wisconsin Democratic Party's Regional Political Director for the Chippewa Valley region.[2]
Legislative career
Smith graduated from North High School and went on to run his father's window-cleaning company which he subsequently sold. Smith was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2006, unseating the Republican incumbent, former local television anchor for WEAU-TV News, Robin Kreibich.[3] He was the Chair of the Elections and Campaign Reform Committee and a member of five other committees: Colleges and Universities, Financial Institutions, Education, Renewable Energy and Rural Affairs, and Public Safety.[4]
Voting record
Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2008, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund assigned Smith a grade of C (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F). Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to the AFL-CIO, Smith received a rating of 100. NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin has given Smith a rating of one-hundred percent on abortion-related issues.[5]
2010 election
On November 2, 2010, Smith was narrowly defeated for reelection by Republican Warren Petryk.[6]
2012 election
On November 6, 2012, Smith ran for his former seat and was narrowly defeated for election by Petryk.[7]
2014 election
On November 4, 2014, Smith again ran for his former seat and was defeated by incumbent Petryk.[8]
External links
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Jeff Smith
- Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
- "Wisconsin State Assembly Election", 2012
References
- ↑ http://www.legis.state.wi.us/w3asp/contact/legislatorpages.aspx?house=assembly&district=93
- ↑ http://www.chippewademocrats.com/ht/a/GetDocumentAction/i/1396888
- ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2009-2010,' Biographical Sketch of Jeff Smith, pg. 81
- ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 2009-2010,' Biographical Sketch of Jeff Smith, pg. 81
- ↑ http://www.votesmart.org/issue_rating_category.php?can_id=51946
- ↑ http://www.weau.com/news/headlines/Two_incumbent_democrats_knocked_out_of_office_by_narrow_margins_106602114.html
- ↑ http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Wisconsin_State_Assembly_elections,_2012
- ↑ http://www.co.eau-claire.wi.us/eau_claire/November_4_2014_General_Election_Results.pdf
| Preceded by Robin Kreibich |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 93rd District 2006 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Warren Petryk |