David Smith (Oklahoma politician)

David Smith is an American politician serving as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 18th district. He assumed office on November 21, 2018.

David Smith
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 18th district
Assumed office
November 21, 2018
Preceded byDonnie Condit
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.
EducationCochise College (AS)
University of Phoenix (BS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
UnitMilitary Intelligence Corps

Early life and education

Smith is a native of Pushmataha County, Oklahoma and grew up in the small community of Divide.[1] He earned an associate degree from Cochise College and a Bachelor of Science in business management from the University of Phoenix.[2]

Career

Smith served in the Military Intelligence Corps of the United States Army for four years.[3] He was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in November 2018. During the 2019–2020 legislative session, Smith served as vice chair of the House Wildlife Committee. In the 2021–2022 session, he is vice chair of the House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee.[4][5] In February 2020, Smith authored House Bill 3395, which would have implemented a version of stop and frisk in Oklahoma. The bill was criticized by members of the House and did not reach the floor for a vote.[6][7]

References
  1. "STATE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE DIST.18 DAVID SMITH". November 1, 2018.
  2. "New Faces at the Capitol 2019" (PDF). State Chamber of Oklahoma.
  3. Staff REPORT. "Cherokee County Republicans set March 12 meeting". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  4. "David Smith (Oklahoma)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  5. "Representative David Smith - Oklahoma House of Representatives". www.okhouse.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  6. Crawford, Grant D. "Parties agree on 'stop-and-frisk'". Tahlequah Daily Press. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  7. Douglas, Blake (2020-06-25). "Two GOP challengers for House District 18 incumbent, author of 'stop and frisk' bill". NonDoc. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
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