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American politician
Mark Smith
Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party
In office
February 15, 2020 – January 23, 2021
Preceded byTroy Price
Succeeded byRoss Wilburn
Minority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives
In office
August 10, 2013 – January 14, 2019
Preceded byKevin McCarthy
Succeeded byTodd Prichard
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 71st district
64th (2001–2003)
In office
January 8, 2001 – January 10, 2021
Preceded byBeverly Nelson
Succeeded bySue Cahill
Personal details
Born (1952-01-05) January 5, 1952 (age 72)
Osceola, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseKaren Lischer
EducationGraceland University (BS)
University of Iowa (MSW)
WebsiteOfficial 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

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

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.

On February 15, 2020, Smith was elected chair of the Iowa Democratic Party.

References

  1. "Mark Smith to retire, setting up battle for Iowa House district 71". Bleeding Heartland. 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2020-02-16.
  2. Axelrod, Tal (2020-02-15). "Iowa Democratic Party names new chairman after caucus chaos". The Hill. Retrieved 2020-02-16.

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Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded byBeverly Nelson Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 64th district
2001–2003 		Succeeded byJanet Petersen
Preceded byJoe Seng Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 43rd district
2003–present 		Incumbent
Preceded byKevin McCarthy Minority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives
2013–2019 		Succeeded byTodd Prichard
Party political offices
Preceded byTroy Price Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party
2020–2021 		Succeeded byRoss Wilburn
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