Reginald Beets Smith Jr. (born February 4, 1969) is a Texas politician who serves in the Texas House of Representatives from the 62nd district. He was defeated by Shelley Luther in the March 5, 2024 Republican primary by 53% to 47% margin.[2]
Reggie Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 62nd district | |
| Assumed office November 19, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Phillips |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Reginald Beets Smith Jr. February 4, 1969[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Stephanie |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Van Alstyne, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Austin College (B.S.) South Texas College of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Personal life and community involvement
editSmith graduated from Austin College with a B.S. in political science in 1991, while attending the school he was a member of the Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society. Smith received a degree in law from South Texas College of Law, he then was admitted into the State Bar. He is an attorney. His wife is Stephanie and they have three children together, they are Baptist.[3]
Community service
editSmith is an active volunteer in local charitable organizations. He also served on the board of directors of Big Brother Big Sisters, Friends of Scouting with the Texoma Valley Boy Scouts and The Rehab Center. Smith has also coached little league.[3]
Political career
editPrior to be elected into the Texas House he served two terms as chairman of the Grayson County Republican Party. He also served on the Northern Regional Director of the Texas Republican County Chairman's Association.[3] Currently, Smith serves as in the Texas House of Representatives representing District 62. He was sworn on November 19, 2018, succeeding Larry Phillips.[4]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Reggie Smith | 59,020 | 78.59 | |
| Democratic | Gary D. Thomas | 16,074 | 21.41 | |
| Total votes | 75,094 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Reggie Smith | 18,643 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 18,643 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Reggie Smith | 41,994 | 76.16 | |
| Democratic | Valerie N. Hefner | 12,076 | 21.90 | |
| Libertarian | David Schaab | 1,072 | 1.94 | |
| Total votes | 55,142 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Reggie Smith | 36,596 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 36,596 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Reggie Smith | 6,529 | 71.21 | |
| Republican | Brent Lawson | 2,531 | 28.79 | |
| Total votes | 8,790 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Reggie Smith | 7,937 | 45.84 | |
| Republican | Brent Lawson | 5,948 | 34.35 | |
| Republican | Kevin Couch | 3,430 | 19.81 | |
| Total votes | 17,315 | 100% | ||
References
edit- ^ "Rep. Reggie Smith - Texas State Directory Online".
- ^ Shelley Luther defeats Rep. Reggie Smith in Texas House primary race, KXII-TV Channel 12, Sherman, Texas, March 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c Representatives, Texas House of. "Texas House of Representatives". www.house.texas.gov. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- ^ "Texas Election Night Results". Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- ^ "Race Summary Report - 2020 Republican Party Primary Election". Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ "Race Summary Report - 2018 General Election". Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Race Summary Report - 2018 General Election". Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Race Summary Report - 2018 Republican Primary Runoff". Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Race Summary Report - 2018 Republican Party Primary Election". Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved June 5, 2020.