Mark Smith (American politician)

Mark D. Smith
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 71st district 64th (2001 – 2003)
Incumbent
Assumed office January 8, 2001
Preceded by	Beverly Nelson
Personal details
Born	January 5, 1952 Osceola, Iowa
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Karen A. Lischer
Residence	Marshalltown, Iowa
Alma mater	Graceland College University of Iowa
Occupation	Social Worker, adjunct professor
Website	Smith's website

Mark D. Smith (born January 5, 1952) is the Minority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives and the Iowa State Representative from the 43rd District. He has served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2001 to 2003 in the 64th District and since 2003 in the 43rd District. He received his BS from Graceland College and his MSW from the University of Iowa. He is employed by the Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Central Iowa (SATUCI) as the Director of Special Projects and is an adjunct instructor of Social Work for the University of Iowa.

As of October 2011, Smith serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Administration and Rules, Environmental Protection, Ethics, Human Resources, and Judiciary committees. He also serves on the Commission on Tobacco User Prevention and Control and on the Iowa Comprehensive Health Insurance Board. His prior political experience includes serving on the Osceola City Council from 1981 to 1983.

On October 17, 2007, Smith endorsed Barack Obama for President.

Electoral history

*incumbent

Election	Political result		Candidate		Party	Votes	%
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2000 [1] District 64 Turnout: 12,225		Democratic gain from Republican		Mark D. Smith	Democratic	6,245	51.1
				Beverly J. Nelson-Forbes*	Republican	5,970	48.8
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2002 [2] District 43 Turnout: 10,024		Democratic (newly redistricted)		Mark Smith*	Democratic	5,702	56.9
				Tom Mack	Republican	4,314	43.0
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2004 [3] District 43		Democratic hold		Mark Smith*	Democratic	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006 [4] District 43		Democratic hold		Mark Smith*	Democratic	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [5] District 43 Turnout: 12,888		Democratic hold		Mark Smith*	Democratic	7,325	56.8
				Jane Jech	Republican	5,557	43.1
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010 [6] District 43 Turnout: 10,044		Democratic hold		Mark Smith*	Democratic	5,089	50.7
				Jane A. Jech	Republican	4,786	47.7

References

1. "November 7, 2000 - General Election, Iowa Official Results, State House of Representatives" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-07-16. p. 27. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
2. "Canvass Summary - Final - 2002 General Election (11/5/2002)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-12-02. p. 31. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
3. "Canvass Summary - Final - 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2004-12-06. p. 27. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
4. "Official Results Report - Statewide, 2006 General Election 11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 35. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
5. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
6. "Official Results Report, General Election held November 2, 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-12-16. p. 84. Retrieved 2011-09-19.

External links

• Representative Mark Smith official Iowa General Assembly site
• Mark Smith Iowa House official constituency site
• Profile at Project Vote Smart