William Smith (Oregon politician)
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William Smith | |
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| Member of the Oregon State Senate | |
| In office January 9, 1899 – January 12, 1903 | |
| Constituency | Baker and Malheur counties |
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| Died | unknown, after 1915 |
| Party | Populist |
William Smith was an American lawyer and politician who served as a Populist member of the Oregon Senate from 1899 until 1903.[1] He was also the Fusion (Democratic and Populist) nominee for Oregon's 2nd congressional district in 1900. Smith lost to incumbent Republican Malcolm A. Moody in a four-way race, receiving 32% of the vote.[2][3] He practiced law with the firm Hart & Smith from 1904 until 1906.[4][5]
In April 1903, Smith was appointed to the Board of Regents of the University of Oregon by Governor George E. Chamberlain, and was still serving as late as 1915.[6][7]
