Mike Smith (Louisiana politician)
Mike Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana State Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office 1996–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Donald G. Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Long |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kenneth Michael Smith June 1, 1948 Winnfield, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Independent |
| Parent | P. K. Smith (father) |
| Relatives | Long family |
| Alma mater | Northwestern State University |
Kenneth Michael Smith (born June 1, 1948)[1] is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 31st district of the Louisiana State Senate.[2]
Born in Winnfield, Louisiana, the son of P. K. Smith.[3] Smith attended at a high school, where he later graduated in 1966.[3] He attended at the Northwestern State University, where he earned his degree based on agribusiness in 1970.[3] Smith's uncles were George S. Long, Huey Long, Earl Long, Russell B. Long, Gillis William Long and Speedy Long. He was the cousin of Jimmy D. Long and Gerald Long.[3]
In 1996, Smith won the election for the 31st district of the Louisiana State Senate.[2] He succeeded politician, Donald G. Kelly.[2] Smith was then succeeded by Gerald Long for the 31st district in 2008.[3] He worked as a car dealer for Highway 84 and also Highway 167.[3] Smith changed his party to becoming a Independent politician.[4]
References
- ^ "Louisiana Senate District 31", Enlou, October 29, 2009
- ^ a b c McEnany, Arthur (January 2008). "Membership in the Louisiana Senate: 1880 - Present" (PDF). Louisiana State Senate. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 26, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b c d e f Kelly, Tom. "New trade school OK'd in Winn: 'Gold star' in career, says retiring State Senator Mike Smith". The Piney Woods. Archived from the original on August 26, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Kenneth M. Smith", Secretary of State of Louisiana, October 15, 2013
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