Norma Ruth Smith (née Creighton; born October 8, 1951) is an American politician of the Republican Party. She was a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 10th Legislative District from 2008 to 2021.[1]
Education
In 1971, Smith earned an A.A. degree from Pensacola Junior College. In 2000, Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theology from Puget Sound Christian College.[2][3]
Career
Smith was an aide to Republican U.S. Representative Jack Metcalf from 1994 to 2000,[4] and was a member of the South Whidbey School Board from 1991 to 1995, serving as president in 1994.[2] She unsuccessfully ran against Democratic State Senator Mary Margaret Haugen in 2000[4] and Democratic U.S. Representative Rick Larsen in 2002.[5] Smith was appointed to the state House in 2008 to fill a vacant seat.[1] Her district, the 10th Legislative District, encompasses all of Island County, a portion of northwestern Snohomish County, and a southwestern portion of Skagit County.[6] She was subsequently reelected.[1][3] In the state House, Smith obtained a bipartisan reputation and was known as a prominent supporter of data privacy legislation.[1]
Smith announced in March 2020 that she would not seek reelection to a seventh term in office.[6]
Awards
Personal life
Smith's husband was Stephen. They have four children. Smith and her family live in Clinton, Washington.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c d e Jessie Stensland, Norma Smith won't seek another term, South Whidbey Record (March 6, 2020).
- ^ a b Mount Vernon man challenges incumbent Norma Smith for state seat, Skagit Camano News (October 23, 2018).
- ^ a b c "Norma Smith's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ a b Smith aims for Congress in 2002, South Whidbey Record (November 7, 2001).
- ^ Gordon Black, Congressional Incumbents Take the Votes (November 6, 2002).
- ^ a b 10th District Rep. Norma Smith will not run for re-election, Skagit Camano News (March 4, 2020).
- ^ "44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business". nfib.com. July 15, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2021.