Raymond Smith Jr.
Raymond Edward Smith Jr. (born October 15, 1961) is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives representing the State's 21st House district (including portions of Wayne and Sampson counties).[1][2]
Raymond Smith Jr. | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Bell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1961 Goldsboro, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Cortrina |
| Residence(s) | Goldsboro, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina Central University, Fayetteville State University |
| Website | Official website |
Career
Smith won the election on November 6, 2018 from the platform of Democratic Party. He secured fifty-three percent of the vote while his closest rival Republican Robert Freeman Sr. secured forty-seven percent.[3]
Electoral history
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Raymond Smith (incumbent) | 17,632 | 53.00% | |
| Republican | Brent Heath | 15,633 | 47.00% | |
| Total votes | 33,265 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Raymond Smith | 12,041 | 52.65% | |
| Republican | Robert E. Freeman | 10,829 | 47.35% | |
| Total votes | 22,870 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Committee assignments
2021-2022 session
- Education - Community Colleges
- Local Government
- Federal Relations and American Indian Affairs
- Finance
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- LGBTQ+ Rights and Restrictions
2019–2020 session
- House Appropriations on Health and Human Services
- Appropriations
- Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
- Transportation
References
- "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- "Raymond Smith Jr". Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- "North Carolina Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- North Carolina State Board of Elections.
External links
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