Lynn Smith (politician)
Lynn Smith | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 13, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Donna Staples Brooks |
| Constituency | 103rd district (1997–2003) 87th district (2003–2005) 70th district (2005–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 30, 1945 Orlando, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Newnan, Georgia, U.S. |
Evelyn Ratigan Smith (born August 30, 1945) is an American former businesswoman, former educator, and current politician from Georgia. Smith is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives since 1997.[1]
Early life
[edit]On August 30, 1945, Smith was born in Orlando, Florida.[2]
Career
[edit]Smith was a businesswoman and a French and Social Studies teacher at Newnan Schools.[2]
On November 5, 1996, Smith won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 103. Smith defeated Dock H. Davis with 60.13% of the votes.[3] On November 3, 1998, as an incumbent, Smith won the election unopposed and continued serving District 103.[4] On November 7, 2000, as an incumbent, Smith won the election unopposed and continued serving District 103.[5][2]
On November 5, 2002, Smith won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 87.[6][2]
On November 2, 2004, Smith won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 70.[7] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Smith won the election unopposed and continued serving District 70.[8][9][2]
Personal life
[edit]Smith's husband is Charles. They have two children. Smith and her family live in Newnan, Georgia.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rep. Lynn Smith talks with students at NHS Civics Day". Times-herald.com. 2015-12-13. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ a b c d e f "Lynn Smith's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 103". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 1996. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 103". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 1998. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 103". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2000. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 87". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 2002. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 70". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 70". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "Representative Lynn Smith". legis.ga.gov. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
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- People from Newnan, Georgia
- Politicians from Orlando, Florida
- Businesspeople from Orlando, Florida
- Schoolteachers from Georgia (U.S. state)
- Living people
- Republican Party members of the Georgia House of Representatives
- Women state legislators in Georgia (U.S. state)