Ivan "Van" Smith is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 42nd district. He assumed office on November 6, 2019.
Van Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| Assumed office November 6, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jimmy Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ivan Smith Chilton County, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Auburn University (BS) Alabama A&M University (MS) |
Early life and education
editSmith was born in Chilton County, Alabama. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agriscience from Auburn University, a Master of Science in agriscience from Alabama A&M University, and a teaching certificate in administrative education from the University of Montevallo.[1]
Career
editPrior to entering politics, Smith worked as an educator for 30 years, including 13 as principal of Billingsley High School.[2] Since 2013, he has worked as a cattle farmer. In November 2019, he was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in a special election, succeeding Jimmy Martin.[3]
References
edit- ^ Brandon Moseley (2019-11-06). "Van Smith wins special election in House District 42". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ^ Roney, Marty. "Van Smith takes Alabama House 42 election over Kenneth Allison". The Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ^ "Ivan Smith". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-05-09.