Mike Smith (Louisiana politician)
Kenneth Michael Smith (born June 1, 1948)[1] is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 31st district of the Louisiana State Senate.[2]
Mike Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana State Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office 1996–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Donald G. Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Long |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kenneth Michael Smith June 1, 1948 Winnfield, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Independent |
| Parent | P. K. Smith (father) |
| Relatives | Long family |
| Alma mater | Northwestern State University |
Smith was born in Winnfield, Louisiana, the son of P. K. Smith.[3] Smith graduated from high school in Winnfield in 1966,[3] then attended Northwestern State University, where he earned a degree in agribusiness in 1970.[3] Smith is related to the Long family of Louisiana politicians.[3]
In 1996 Smith was elected for the 31st district of the Louisiana State Senate.[2] After serving the maximum term of 12 years, Smith was succeeded by his cousin Gerald Long in 2008.[3]
References
- "Louisiana Senate District 31", Enlou, October 29, 2009
- McEnany, Arthur (January 2008). "Membership in the Louisiana Senate: 1880 - Present" (PDF). Louisiana State Senate. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- Kelly, Tom. "New trade school OK'd in Winn: 'Gold star' in career, says retiring State Senator Mike Smith". The Piney Woods. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
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