Norma Ruth Smith (née Creighton; born October 8, 1951) is an American

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of the Republican Party. She was a member of the

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, representing the 10th Legislative District from 2008 to 2021.Jessie Stensland
Norma Smith won't seek another term
''South Whidbey Record'' (March 6, 2020).

Education

In 1971, Smith earned an A.A. degree from

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. In 2000, Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in

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from Puget Sound Christian College.Mount Vernon man challenges incumbent Norma Smith for state seat
''Skagit Camano News'' (October 23, 2018).

Career

Smith was an aide to Republican

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Jack Metcalf from 1994 to 2000,Smith aims for Congress in 2002
''South Whidbey Record'' (November 7, 2001). and was a member of the South Whidbey School Board from 1991 to 1995, serving as president in 1994. She unsuccessfully ran against Democratic

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in 2000 and Democratic U.S. Representative

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in 2002. Smith was appointed to the state House in 2008 to fill a vacant seat. Her district, the 10th Legislative District, encompasses all of

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, a portion of northwestern

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, and a southwestern portion of

Skagit County Skagit County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 129,523. The county seat and largest city is Mount Vernon. The county was formed in 1883 from Whatcom County and is named for the Skagit Ind ...

.10th District Rep. Norma Smith will not run for re-election
''Skagit Camano News'' (March 4, 2020). She was subsequently reelected. In the state House, Smith obtained a bipartisan reputation and was known as a prominent supporter of

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legislation. Smith announced in March 2020 that she would not seek reelection to a seventh term in office.

Awards

* 2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by NFIB.

Personal life

Smith's husband was Stephen. They have four children. Smith and her family live in

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References

External links

Norma Smith at ballotpedia.org

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