Richard A. Smith (Connecticut politician)

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Richard A. Smith
Member of the ConnecticutHouseofRepresentatives
from the 108th district
Assumed office
2011
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Political party Republican
SpouseElizabeth
Children2

Richard A. Smith is an American politician. He was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 108th district, serving from 2011 to January 6, 2021. [1] Smith has sponsored 88 bills. [2] He is a member of the Republican party. [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Richard A. Smith (Connecticut)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  2. "Richard A. Smith". Open States. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
  3. "Richard A. Smith (Connecticut)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
  4. "Richard A. Smith". CT State House GOP website. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
  5. "Richard Smith's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 2, 2017.