Richard H. Smith

Richard H. Smith (born March 9, 1945) is an American politician. He is a Republican representing District 134 in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Richard H. Smith
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 134th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2005[1]
City Counselor, Columbus, Georgia[1]
In office
1997–2002
Personal details
Born (1945-03-09) March 9, 1945[1]
Wrightsville, Georgia[2]
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Clara[2]
Children3[2]
ResidenceColumbus, Georgia[2]
Alma materLouisiana State University
University of Florida[2]

Political career

Smith was a City Counselor in Columbus, Georgia from 1997 to 2002.[1]

Smith was elected to represent the 134th district in the Georgia House of Representatives in 2004.[3] He has been re-elected without opposition since then,[1][4][5] but in 2020 will face Democrat Carl Sprayberry in the general election.[1]

Smith currently sits on the following committees:[6]

  • Appropriations
  • Insurance
  • Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment
  • Natural Resources & Environment
  • Rules (Chairman)
  • Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care

References
  1. "Richard H. Smith". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  2. "Richard H. Smith's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  3. "Official Results of the November 2, 2004 General Election". Georgia Secretary of State. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  4. "Official Results of the Tuesday, November 07, 2006 General Election". Georgia Secretary of State. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  5. "Official Results of the July 18, 2006 Primary Election". Georgia Secretary of State. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  6. "Representative Richard H. Smith". Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
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