Richard A. Smith (Connecticut)
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Richard A. Smith (Republican Party) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 108. Smith assumed office in 2011. Smith left office on January 6, 2021.
Smith (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives to represent District 108. Smith won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Smith earned his B.A. in political science from the University of New Haven and his J.D. from the University of Bridgeport School of Law. His professional experience includes working as an educator, as a teacher of real estate paralegal/adult education courses and as an attorney/co-owner of a law firm.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
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2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • General Law, Ranking member |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Public Employees |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Government Administration and Elections, Ranking Member |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Public Employees |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Labor and Public Employees, Ranking Member |
| • Planning and Development |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding |
| • Judiciary |
| • Planning and Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Smith did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 108
Incumbent Richard A. Smith won election in the general election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 108 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Richard A. Smith (R) | 100.0 | 6,383 |
| Total votes: 6,383 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Richard A. Smith ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 108 general election.[2]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 108 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Richard A. Smith Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||
Incumbent Richard A. Smith ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 108 Republican primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 108 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Richard A. Smith Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 10, 2014. Incumbent Richard A. Smith was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4]
2012
Smith ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 108. Smith ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012. He also ran unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Richard A. Smith Incumbent |
100% | 7,632 | |
| Total Votes | 7,632 | |||
2010
Smith defeated Ken Neal (D) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 108 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard A. Smith (R)
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5,053 | |||
| Ken Neal (D) | 3,810 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Connecticut State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 6. The legislature held a special session from July 21 to July 27.
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2019
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In 2019, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 9 through June 5.
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2018
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In 2018, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 7 to May 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 4 through June 7. The legislature held a veto session on July 24. The legislature held its first special session on July 31. The legislature held its second special session from September 14 to September 16. The legislature held another special session on October 3. State lawmakers held their fourth special session from October 25 to October 26. The legislature met again in special session from November 14 to November 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 3 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from May 12-13 to pass the state budget.
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2015
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In 2015, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 7 through June 3.
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2014
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In 2014, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 5 to May 7.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 8 to May 9.
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Personal
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Smith and his wife, Elizabeth, have two children.[1]
See also
- Connecticut House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Connecticut State Legislature
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Richard A. Smith," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of the State, "Election Night Reporting, 2016 General Election," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 19, 2012
- ↑ CBS Connecticut, "2012 Primary Results," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 21, 2012
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| Preceded by Mary Ann Carson (R) |
Connecticut House District 108 2011–2021 |
Succeeded by Pat Callahan (R) |
