Stephen T. Smyk is an American politician who served in the

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representing the 20th district from 2012 to 2022. In 2022, Smyk ran for the

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for the 6th district after incumbent Republican

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decided not to run. Smyk lost in the general election to Democrat Russ Huxtable, gaining 47.5% of the vote. He was replaced in the Delaware House of Representatives by Democrat Stell Parker Selby.

Electoral history

*In 2012, Smyk won the general election with 6,469 votes (53.2%) against Democratic nominee M. Marie Mayor. *In 2014, Smyk won the general election with 5,473 votes (58.1%) against Democratic nominee Marie Mayor and

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nominee Don Ayotte. *In 2016, Smyk won the general election with 9,209 votes (61.6%) against Democratic nominee Barbara W. Vaughan and Independent nominee Don Ayotte. *In 2018, Smyk won the general election with 8,187 votes (56.1%) against Democratic nominee John D. Bucchioni and

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nominee Harry R. Smouse Jr.

References

External links

Official page
at the

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Campaign site
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