Scott Smith | |
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Member of the WyomingHouseofRepresentatives from the 5th district | |
Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Shelly Duncan |
Personal details | |
Born | Fort Wayne,Indiana,U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Charissa Smith |
Residence(s) | Lingle,Wyoming,U.S. |
Alma mater | Spring Arbor University |
Profession | Businessman |
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Smith ran against incumbent Republican representative Shelly Duncan in the Republican primary on August 16,2022,and defeated Duncan with 54% of the vote. [4] He then won the general election on November 8,2022,defeating independent candidate Todd Peterson with 58% of the vote. [5] In January 2023,Smith voted against legislation that would protect and safeguard Wyoming children from underage marriages. [6] [7]
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