Patricia Edyth Smith (née Graff; October 29, 1946 – April 14, 2017)[3][1] was an American Republican politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2001 until 2009.[4]
Patti Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| In office January 2001 – January 12, 2009 | |
| Succeeded by | Suzanne VanOrman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Patricia Edyth Graff October 29, 1946 Portland, Oregon |
| Died | April 14, 2017 (aged 70)[1] Corbett, Oregon[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Leroy Smith[2] |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Corbett, Oregon[3] |
| Education | Mount Hood Community College |
Smith was born to Albert and Beatrice Graff in Portland, Oregon. In 1964, she graduated from Corbett High School and later attended Mount Hood Community College.
Smith and her husband, Leroy, married on July 26, 1980. She had two children: Chad and Shannon, and three stepchildren: Melanie, Jeffrey and Valerie.[1]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Patti Smith | 17,075 | 57.4 | |
| Democratic | Wayne Kuechler | 12,583 | 42.3 | |
| Write-in | 68 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 29,726 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Patti Smith | 12,588 | 55.7 | |
| Democratic | Suzanne VanOrman | 9,994 | 44.2 | |
| Write-in | 34 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 22,616 | 100% | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c d Keizur, Christopher (May 2, 2017), Patti Smith's life defined by adventure, assisting others, Pamplin Media Group, archived from the original on May 2, 2017, retrieved May 5, 2017
- ^ Bernstein, Maxine (February 27, 2009). "Corbett woman accused of theft from man, 93". The Oregonian (OregonLive.com). Archived from the original on September 21, 2016. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ a b "Patti Smith's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Archived from the original on September 15, 2016. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ Har, Janie (January 23, 2008). "Rep. Patti Smith won't run for re-election". The Oregonian (OregonLive.com). Archived from the original on September 20, 2016. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ "Official Results | November 2, 2004". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
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