Mark Smith (Iowa politician)
Mark Smith | |
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| Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party | |
| In office February 15, 2020 – January 23, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Troy Price |
| Succeeded by | Ross Wilburn |
| Minority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
| In office August 10, 2013 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin McCarthy |
| Succeeded by | Todd Prichard |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 71st district 64th (2001–2003) | |
| In office January 8, 2001 – January 10, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Beverly Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Sue Cahill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 5, 1952 Osceola, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Karen Lischer |
| Education | Graceland University (BS) University of Iowa (MSW) |
| Website | Official website |
Mark D. Smith (born January 5, 1952) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives since 2001.
Early life and education
[edit]Smith was born and raised in Osceola, Iowa. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Graceland College and a Master of Social Work from the University of Iowa.
Career
[edit]Smith works on the Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Central Iowa and as an adjunct instructor of social work at the University of Iowa.
Smith serves on the Commission on Tobacco User Prevention and Control and on the Iowa Comprehensive Health Insurance Board. Prior to serving in the Iowa House of Representatives, Smith served on the Osceola City Council from 1981 to 1983.
On September 22, 2019, Smith announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020 and will retire after 20 years of service.[1]
On February 15, 2020, Smith was elected chair of the Iowa Democratic Party.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mark Smith to retire, setting up battle for Iowa House district 71". Bleeding Heartland. 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2020-02-16.
- ^ Axelrod, Tal (2020-02-15). "Iowa Democratic Party names new chairman after caucus chaos". The Hill. Retrieved 2020-02-16.
External links
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- Representative Mark Smith official Iowa General Assembly site
- Mark Smith Iowa House official constituency site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- 1952 births
- American Disciples of Christ
- Graceland University alumni
- Iowa city council members
- Living people
- Democratic Party members of the Iowa House of Representatives
- People from Osceola, Iowa
- Politicians from Marshalltown, Iowa
- State political party chairs of Iowa
- University of Iowa alumni
- University of Iowa faculty
- 21st-century members of the Iowa General Assembly