Lynn Smith (politician)

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]

Lynn Smith
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 103rd district
In office
January 13, 1997 – January 13, 2003
Preceded byDonna Staples Brooks
Succeeded byJimmy Lord
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 87th district
In office
January 13, 2003 – January 10, 2005
Preceded byLen Walker
Succeeded byMichele Henson
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 70th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2005
Preceded byStan Watson
Personal details
Born (1945-08-30) August 30, 1945
Orlando, Florida
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceNewnan, Georgia, U.S.

Early life

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

Career

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

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

References
  1. "Rep. Lynn Smith talks with students at NHS Civics Day". Times-herald.com. 2015-12-13. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  2. "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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