Debbie Smith (Nevada politician)

Debbie Smith
Member of the Nevada Senate
from the 13th district
In office
2012 – February 21, 2016
Preceded bySheila Leslie
Succeeded byJulia Ratti
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 30th district
In office
2004–2012
Preceded byDon Gustavson
Succeeded byMichael Sprinkle
In office
2000–2002
Preceded byJan Evans
Succeeded byDon Gustavson
Personal details
BornJanuary 14, 1956
Tucson, Arizona
DiedFebruary 21, 2016(2016-02-21) (aged 60)
Reno, Nevada
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseGreg Smith
ResidenceSparks, Nevada

Debbie Smith (January 14, 1956 – February 21, 2016) was an American politician who served as a member of the Nevada Senate for District 13.

Career

Smith served on the Lander County School Board. Smith has served as President of the Nevada Parent Teacher Association.[1] Smith was a retired Benefits Information Representative for the International Union of Operating Engineers.[2]

Smith had previously served as a member of the Nevada State Assembly from District 30. In the Assembly, Smith served as an Assistant Majority Whip in the 74th and 75th Regular Legislative Session (2007–2009) and Speaker Pro Tempore in the 76th Regular Legislative Session in 2011.[3]

Personal life

She lived in Sparks, Nevada. Smith died of brain cancer in Reno, Nevada, on February 21, 2016.[4] Her widower, Greg Smith, would later serve briefly in the seat which she had held.

Electoral history

Nevada State Assembly, Washoe District 30 General Election, 2000[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Debbie Smith 3,990 53.44
Republican Keith Primus 3,476 46.55
Nevada State Assembly, Washoe District 30 General Election, 2002[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Debbie Smith 4,596 49.8
Republican Don Gustavson 4,632 50.2
Nevada State Assembly, Washoe District 30 General Election, 2004[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Debbie Smith 7,917 59.04
Republican Don Gustavson 5,493 40.96
Nevada State Assembly, Washoe District 30 General Election, 2006[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Debbie Smith 7,792 100
Nevada State Assembly, Washoe District 30 General Election, 2008[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Debbie Smith 9,425 65.28
Republican Trent Baldwin 4,137 28.65
Independent American Ruth Gillins 876 6.07
Nevada State Assembly, Washoe District 30 General Election, 2010[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Debbie Smith 6,540 61.91
Republican Kathy Martin 4,024 38.09
Nevada State Senate, District 13 General Election, 2012[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Debbie Smith 25,975 64.73
Republican Kathy Martin 14,151 35.27

References

  1. ^ "Debbie Smith's Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". www.rgj.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "Legislative Biography - Debbie Smith" (PDF). Legislative Counsel Bureau. 2011.
  4. ^ Rindels, Michelle (21 February 2016). "Nevada state Sen. Debbie Smith dies at 60 - Las Vegas Sun News". Lasvegassun.com. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
  5. ^ "2000-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 7, 2000. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
  6. ^ "2002-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 5, 2002. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
  7. ^ "2004-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 2, 2004. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
  8. ^ "2006-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 7, 2006. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
  9. ^ "2008-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 4, 2008. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
  10. ^ "2010-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 2, 2010. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
  11. ^ "2012-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 27, 2012. Archived from the original on May 23, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2013.