Greg Smith | |
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Member of the Kansas Senate from the 21st district | |
In office January 14, 2013 –January 9, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Mark Taddiken |
Succeeded by | Dinah Sykes |
Member of the KansasHouseofRepresentatives from the 22nd district | |
In office January 10,2011 –January 14,2013 | |
Preceded by | Lisa Benlon |
Succeeded by | Nancy Lusk |
Personal details | |
Born | Emporia,Kansas,U.S. | October 8,1959
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Missy Smith |
Children | Kelsey (deceased),4 others |
Residence | Overland |
Alma mater | Avila University Johnson County Community College |
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