Scott Smith (Wyoming politician)
Scott Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Shelly Duncan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Charissa Smith |
| Residence(s) | Lingle, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Spring Arbor University |
| Profession | Businessman |
Scott Smith is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing the 5th district since January 10, 2023.[1]
Political career[edit]
Smith ran against incumbent Republican representative Shelly Duncan in the Republican primary on August 16, 2022, and defeated Duncan with 54% of the vote.[2] He then won the general election on November 8, 2022, defeating independent candidate Todd Peterson with 58% of the vote.[3] In January 2023, Smith voted against legislation that would protect and safeguard Wyoming children from underage marriages.[4][5]
References[edit]
- ^ "House District 05: Representative Scott Smith". Legislature of the State of Wyoming. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ "Statewide House Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election – August 16, 2022" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ "Statewide House Official Summary Wyoming General Election – November 8, 2022" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ "HOUSE BILL 0007 Underage marriage-amendments". Retrieved January 24, 2023.
- ^ "Currently, Wyoming allows marriage at any age. A bill could change that".
External links[edit]
- Profile from Ballotpedia
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