Matthew H. Smith

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Matthew H. Smith
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Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 37th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2013
Preceded by John Pippy
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 42nd district
In office
January 2, 2007[1] – December 8, 2012[2]
Preceded by Thomas Stevenson
Succeeded by Vacant
Personal details
Born (1972-09-19) September 19, 1972 (age 40)
Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Eileen Smith
Children Delaney Smith
Alma mater Rollins College
Duquesne Law School
Profession Lawyer
Religion Christian
Website Senator Smith

Matthew Hayden Smith (born September 19, 1972 in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. From 2007 to 2012, he served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In 2012, he was elected to the State Senate from the 37th district.

Smith is the son of James and Janice Smith who also were born and raised in the Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania.[3] Smith is a graduate of Rollins College at Winter Park, Florida with a degree in history. He graduated from the Duquesne University School of Law with honors in 1999.[4] He lives in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania with his wife, Eileen Smith. Prior to elective office, Smith worked for Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C.[5]

Smith was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2006, defeating 21-year-old Republican Mark Harris, who had defeated incumbent Tom Stevenson in the Republican primary.[6]

Smith was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2012, defeating Republican opponent D. Raja.[7]

Electoral history [edit]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives: Results 2006–2008[8]
Year Republican Votes Pct Democrat Votes Pct
2006 Mark Harris 11,795 41.6% Matt Smith 16,568 58.4%
2008 Jim Blazeck 12,139 34.6% Matt Smith 22,919 65.4%
2010 Sue Means 10,591 40.2% Matt Smith 15,740 59.8%
Pennsylvania State Senate: Results 2012[7]
Year Republican Votes Pct Democrat Votes Pct
2012 D. Raja 59,626 47.3% Matt Smith 66,467 52.7%

References [edit]

  1. ^ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1". LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2009-01-09. 
  2. ^ "Smith resigns from House, announces Senatorial offices". News. Observer-Reporter. Retrieved February 10, 2013. 
  3. ^ "Rep. Matthew H. Smith Biography". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-14. 
  4. ^ "Matthew H. Smith". Attorney Profile (Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C.). 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-14. 
  5. ^ "Representative Matthew H. Smith (PA)". Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-09. 
  6. ^ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Retrieved 2009-01-09. 
  7. ^ a b "2012 General Election - Senator in the General Assembly". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 2012-11-20. 
  8. ^ "Election Statistics". PA Department of State. Retrieved 2009-02-25. 

External links [edit]

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