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Lynn Smith
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
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 79)
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.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Lynn Smith's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  3. ^ "GA State House 103". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 1996. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  4. ^ "GA State House 103". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 1998. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  5. ^ "GA State House 103". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2000. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  6. ^ "GA State House 87". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 2002. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  7. ^ "GA State House 70". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  8. ^ "GA State House 70". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  9. ^ "Representative Lynn Smith". legis.ga.gov. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
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Georgia House of Representatives
Preceded by
Donna Staples Brooks
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 103rd district

1997–2003
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Len Walker
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 87th district

2003–2005
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Stan Watson
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 70th district

2005–present
Incumbent