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| {{short description|American politician}} | |||
| {{Infobox state representative | |||
| {{Infobox officeholder | |||
| |name = Stephen Smyk | |name = Stephen Smyk | ||
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| |state_house = Delaware | |state_house = Delaware | ||
| |district = 20th | |district = 20th | ||
| |term_start = |
|term_start = November 7, 2012 | ||
| |term_end = | |term_end = November 9, 2022 | ||
| |predecessor = |
|predecessor = Nick Manolakos | ||
| |successor = |
|successor = ] | ||
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|website = {{URL|repstevesmyk.com}} | ||
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| '''Stephen T. Smyk''' |
'''Stephen T. Smyk''' is an American politician who served in the ] representing the 20th district from 2012 to 2022.<ref name="DL">{{cite web |url= https://legis.delaware.gov/AssemblyMember/150/Smyk |title= Representative Stephen T. Smyk |publisher= ] |location= ] |accessdate= October 31, 2013}}</ref> | ||
| ==Elections== | |||
| ⚫ | 2012 |
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| Smyk was reelected in 2014, defeating Don Ayotte (i) and Marie Mayor (d). | |||
| Smyk was reelected in 2016, with over 61% of votes, defeating Don Ayotte (i) and Barbara Vaughan (d). | |||
| Results of 2016 election: | |||
| * Smyk (incumbent) 61.57% 9,209 votes | |||
| * Vaughan 36.97% 5,529 votes | |||
| * Ayotte 1.46% 218 votes | |||
| ==Views== | |||
| He is a Southern Delaware native. Smyk has fought for Open Space and Farmland Preservation, which were fully funded in 2018 for the first time in years. He has advocated for state employees to be fully staffed and professionally trained at JFC, primarily in corrections and DNREC's environmental protection units. He has worked with both State and National agencies to protect pets from irresponsible owners. He has also voted against banning child marriages, against same sex marriage, against background checks for gun purchases, for discrimination based on gender identity, and against minimum wage increases. <ref>https://www.bucchioni20.com/key-issues/</ref> He is also a staunch supporter of the death penalty. <ref>https://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/142588/stephen-smyk#.W_4SVmhKg2w</ref> He has an A rating from the ]. | |||
| In office, Smyk has served on: | |||
| * House Corrections Committee | |||
| * House Energy Committee | |||
| * Veterans' Committee | |||
| * Public Safety Committee | |||
| * House Judiciary Committee | |||
| In 2022, Smyk ran for the ] for the 6th district after incumbent Republican ] decided not to run.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-15 |title=Rep. Steve Smyk To Run For State Senate In 6th District |url=https://www.wgmd.com/rep-steve-smyk-to-run-for-state-senate-in-6th-district/ |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=WGMD |language=en-US}}</ref> Smyk lost in the general election to Democrat ], gaining 47.5% of the vote.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ash |first1=Sarah |title=Smyk concedes to Huxtable in Del. Senate District 6 race |url=https://www.wmdt.com/2022/11/smyk-concedes-to-huxtable-in-del-senate-district-6-race/ |work=47ABC WMDT |date=November 8, 2022}}</ref> He was replaced in the Delaware House of Representatives by Democrat ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Stayman |first1=Zoe |title=(D) Stell Parker Selby beats out (R) Dallas Wingate for District 20 Representative |url=https://www.wrde.com/news/d-stell-parker-selby-beats-out-r-dallas-wingate-for-district-20-representative/article_5a7685c0-5ef5-11ed-bf03-9b1dfa2d05f6.html |work=WRDE Coast TV |date=November 8, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| ==Recent Accomplishments== | |||
| * Successfully supported the repeal of Delaware's Estate Tax (Death Tax) - House Bill 16. | |||
| * Helped to establish a State Department of Insurance office in Sussex County - House Bill 77. | |||
| * Sponsored new laws to better protect the men and women working in DE state's prisons - House Bill 122 - House Bill 123. | |||
| * Joined a bipartisan coalition to crackdown on those illicitly obtaining guns for criminals - House Bill 174. | |||
| * Encouraged the reuse of industrial brownfields, potentially preserving undeveloped land - House Bill 190. | |||
| * Co-sponsored a new law aimed at reducing impaired driving - House Bill 284. | |||
| * Supported a new law safeguarding DE's environment and economy from offshore drilling - Senate Bill 200. | |||
| * Backed the creation of a new fund to increase security in DE public schools - HS 1 for House Bill 335. | |||
| ==Electoral history== | |||
| ==Awards== | |||
| ⚫ | *In 2012, Smyk won the general election with 6,469 votes (53.2%) against ] nominee M. Marie Mayor.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://elections.delaware.gov/archive/elect12/elect12_general/html/election.shtml |title= State of Delaware General Election Official Results |date= November 6, 2012 |publisher= Delaware Commissioner of Elections |location= Dover, Delaware |accessdate= January 2, 2019}}</ref> | ||
| * MADD Legislator of the Year, 2 years consecutively | |||
| *In 2014, Smyk won the general election with 5,473 votes (58.1%) against Democratic nominee Marie Mayor and ] nominee Don Ayotte.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://elections.delaware.gov/archive/elect14/elect14_General/html/election.shtml |title= State of Delaware General Election Official Results |date= November 7, 2014 |publisher= Delaware Commissioner of Elections |location= Dover, Delaware |accessdate= January 2, 2019}}</ref> | |||
| * Lewes Fire Department Honorary Member | |||
| *In 2016, Smyk won the general election with 9,209 votes (61.6%) against Democratic nominee Barbara W. Vaughan and Independent nominee Don Ayotte.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://elections.delaware.gov/archive/elect16/elect16_general/html/election.shtml |title= State of Delaware General Election Official Results |date= November 8, 2016 |publisher= Delaware Commissioner of Elections |location= Dover, Delaware |accessdate= January 2, 2019}}</ref> | |||
| *In 2018, Smyk won the general election with 8,187 votes (56.1%) against Democratic nominee John D. Bucchioni and ] nominee Harry R. Smouse Jr.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://elections.delaware.gov/archive/elect18/elect18_general/html/election.shtml |title= State of Delaware General Election Official Results |date= November 6, 2018 |publisher= Delaware Commissioner of Elections |location= Dover, Delaware |accessdate= January 2, 2019}}</ref> | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:54, 4 December 2024
American politician| Stephen Smyk | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| In office November 7, 2012 – November 9, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Manolakos |
| Succeeded by | Stell Parker Selby |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Website | repstevesmyk |
Stephen T. Smyk is an American politician who served in the Delaware House of Representatives representing the 20th district from 2012 to 2022.
In 2022, Smyk ran for the Delaware Senate for the 6th district after incumbent Republican Ernesto Lopez decided not to run. Smyk lost in the general election to Democrat Russ Huxtable, gaining 47.5% of the vote. He was replaced in the Delaware House of Representatives by Democrat Stell Parker Selby.
Electoral history
- In 2012, Smyk won the general election with 6,469 votes (53.2%) against Democratic nominee M. Marie Mayor.
- In 2014, Smyk won the general election with 5,473 votes (58.1%) against Democratic nominee Marie Mayor and Independent nominee Don Ayotte.
- In 2016, Smyk won the general election with 9,209 votes (61.6%) against Democratic nominee Barbara W. Vaughan and Independent nominee Don Ayotte.
- In 2018, Smyk won the general election with 8,187 votes (56.1%) against Democratic nominee John D. Bucchioni and Libertarian nominee Harry R. Smouse Jr.
References
- "Representative Stephen T. Smyk". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
- "Rep. Steve Smyk To Run For State Senate In 6th District". WGMD. 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- Ash, Sarah (November 8, 2022). "Smyk concedes to Huxtable in Del. Senate District 6 race". 47ABC WMDT.
- Stayman, Zoe (November 8, 2022). "(D) Stell Parker Selby beats out (R) Dallas Wingate for District 20 Representative". WRDE Coast TV.
- "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 6, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
External links
- Official page at the Delaware General Assembly
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- https://ballotpedia.org/Delaware_House_of_Representatives_District_20
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