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Lynn Smith
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 13, 1997
Preceded byDonna Staples Brooks
Constituency103rd district (1997–2003)
87th district (2003–2005)
70th district (2005–present)
Personal details
Born (1945-08-30) August 30, 1945 (age 78)
Orlando, Florida
Political partyRepublican
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

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On August 30, 1945, Smith was born in Orlando, Florida.[2]

Career

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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

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Smith's husband is Charles. They have two children. Smith and her family live in Newnan, Georgia.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "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.
  • [edit]
    Georgia House of Representatives
    Preceded by

    Donna Staples Brooks

    Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
    from the 103rd district

    1997–2003
    Succeeded by

    Jimmy Lord

    Preceded by

    Len Walker

    Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
    from the 87th district

    2003–2005
    Succeeded by

    Michele Henson

    Preceded by

    Stan Watson

    Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
    from the 70th district

    2005–present
    Incumbent

    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lynn_Smith_(politician)&oldid=1216760677"

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