Joe Smith (Missouri politician)

Joe Smith
Joe Smith
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives; from the 14th district
	In office; January 2003 – January 5, 2011
Preceded by	Cindy Ostmann
Succeeded by	Kathie Conway
Personal details
Born	June 13, 1972; St. Louis County, Missouri
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Kimberley Smith
Children	Benjamin Smith
Residence	Saint Charles, Missouri
Alma mater	Lindenwood University (B.A. cum laude)
Occupation	Human Resources
Profession	Politician

Joseph Michael Smith (born c. June 13, 1972) is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives. He represented the 14th district, encompassing part of St. Charles County. By Missouri law, Smith was term-limited and unable to run for reelection in 2010.

Personal life

Background and education

Smith was born in St. Louis County, and graduated from Francis Howell High School in 1991. He received his associate of arts degree from St. Charles Community College in 1998, and his bachelor of arts degree cum laude in corporate communications from Lindenwood University in 2000. In 2009, Smith received his master of arts degree in service agency management.

Smith currently resides in St. Charles with his wife, Kimberley, and their son, Benjamin.

Career

Prior to his legislative service, Smith was employed as a UPS driver. Smith was later employed as an account representative at Lindenwood University.

Group and Church Memberships

Smith and his family are believers in Christianity. Smith is also a member of the Chambers of Commerce for St. Peters and St. Charles city, the St. Charles Pachyderm Club, and the St. Charles Young Republicans. Smith currently serves in the St Charles County Convention & Sports Facilities Authority.

Elected Office

In 2002, Smith first ran for the 14th district state representative seat being vacated by Cindy Ostmann, who was term-limited. Smith won the Republican primary, beating Mike Dudley by 119 votes. Smith won the general election in November against Judy Davidson. Smith ran unopposed in 2004, and fended off challenges in 2006 and 2008 from Doug Broste.

Electoral history

2008 General Election for Missouri's 14th District House of Representatives[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Joe Smith	11,952	62.3
	Democratic	Douglas R. Broste	7,219	37.7

2006 General Election for Missouri's 14th District House of Representatives[2]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Joe Smith	8,838	60.5
	Democratic	Douglas R. Broste	5,778	39.5

2002 General Election for Missouri's 14th District House of Representatives[3]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Joe Smith	7,382	59.3
	Democratic	Judy Davidson	5,072	40.7

2002 Primary Election for Missouri's 14th District House of Representatives[4]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Joe Smith	1,755	51.8
	Republican	Mike Dudley	1,636	48.2

References

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[1] Missouri Secretary of State Election Archives-November 4, 2008 General Election-District 14-Retrieved March 29, 2009

[2] Missouri Secretary of State Election Archives-November 7, 2006 General Election-District 14-Retrieved March 29, 2009

[3] Missouri Secretary of State Election Archives-November 5, 2002 General Election-District 14-Retrieved March 29, 2009

[4] Missouri Secretary of State Election Archives-August 6, 2002 Primary Election-District 14-Retrieved March 29, 2009