Matthew H. Smith

Matthew H. Smith
Matthew H. Smith
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 42nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2, 2007[1]
Preceded by Thomas Stevenson
Personal details
Born September 19, 1972 (1972-09-19) (age 39)
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 http://www.pahouse.com/msmith/

Matthew Hayden Smith (born September 19, 1972 in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania) is an American politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party and currently serves in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Smith is the son of James and Janice Smith who also were born and raised in the Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania.[2] 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.[3] 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.[4]

Smith was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2006, defeating 21-year-old Republican Mark Harris, who had defeated incumbent Thomas L. Stevenson in the Republican primary.[5]

Electoral history

Pennsylvania House of Representatives: Results 2006–2008[6]
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%

References

  1. ^ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1". LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/HJ/2007/0/20070102.PDF. Retrieved 2009-01-09. 
  2. ^ "Rep. Matthew H. Smith Biography". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. http://www.pahouse.com/msmith/bio.asp. Retrieved 2009-01-14. 
  3. ^ "Matthew H. Smith". Attorney Profile (Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C.). 2009. http://www.bccz.com/bio.php?attyID=A9XQOZQKMD8SB. Retrieved 2009-01-14. 
  4. ^ "Representative Matthew H. Smith (PA)". Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 2008. http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=60177. Retrieved 2009-01-09. 
  5. ^ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=24&OfficeID=13. Retrieved 2009-01-09. 
  6. ^ "Election Statistics". PA Department of State. http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=12&ElectionID=28. Retrieved 2009-02-25. 

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