Norma Smith
American politician from Washington
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Norma Ruth Smith (née Creighton; born October 8, 1951) is an American politician of the Republican Party. She was a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 10th Legislative District from 2008 to 2021.[1]
October 8, 1951
Norma Smith | |
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 10th, Position 1 district | |
| In office January 8, 2008 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Strow |
| Succeeded by | Greg Gilday |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Norma Ruth Creighton October 8, 1951 Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Pensacola Junior College, Puget Sound Christian College |
| Profession | Congressional assistant Director of Operations Program director Director of communications Operations Manager |
| Website | Official |
Education
In 1971, Smith earned an A.A. degree from Pensacola Junior College. In 2000, Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theology from Puget Sound Christian College.[2][3]
Career
Smith was an aide to Republican U.S. Representative Jack Metcalf from 1994 to 2000,[4] and was a member of the South Whidbey School Board from 1991 to 1995, serving as president in 1994.[2] She unsuccessfully ran against Democratic State Senator Mary Margaret Haugen in 2000[4] and Democratic U.S. Representative Rick Larsen in 2002.[5] Smith was appointed to the state House in 2008 to fill a vacant seat.[1] Her district, the 10th Legislative District, encompasses all of Island County, a portion of northwestern Snohomish County, and a southwestern portion of Skagit County.[6] She was subsequently reelected.[1][3] In the state House, Smith obtained a bipartisan reputation and was known as a prominent supporter of data privacy legislation.[1]
Smith announced in March 2020 that she would not seek reelection to a seventh term in office.[6]
Awards
Personal life
Smith's husband was Stephen. They have four children. Smith and her family live in Clinton, Washington.[1][3]