Norma Smith
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Norma Smith (Republican Party) was a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 10-Position 1. She assumed office in 2007. She left office on January 11, 2021.
Smith (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 10-Position 1. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography[edit]
Smith is a former Special Assistant for Veterans, Military and Local Governmental Affair for the Office of Congressman Jack Metcalf. She is also a former Director of Corporate Communications/Former Director of Senior Community Programs for CRISA Ministries. She has also worked for Lindsay Communications, in Global Seascape, and as Director of Operations for Export Related Business.[1]
Committee assignments[edit]
2019-2020
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
- Capital Budget Committee, Assistant Ranking Minority Member
- Innovation, Technology and Economic Development Committee, Ranking Minority Member
- State Government and Tribal Relations​ Committee
2017 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Capital Budget |
| • Technology and Economic Development |
2015 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Capital Budget, Assistant Ranking Minority Member |
| • Technology and Economic Development, Ranking Minority Member |
2013-2014[edit]
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Capital Budget |
| • Government Accountability and Oversight |
| • Higher Education |
| • Technology and Economic Development |
2011-2012[edit]
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Capital Budget |
| • Community Development and Housing |
| • Local Government |
2009-2010[edit]
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
| Washington committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Audit Review and Oversight |
| • Capital Budget |
| • Community and Economic Development and Trade |
Campaign themes[edit]
2016[edit]
Smith's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ |
Budgeting Budget sustainability and discipline are critical to providing the essential services of government. Norma believes we have adequate dollars to provide for essential services without raising taxes. Jobs/Economy Promote certainty so that employers can make business decisions and long-term capital investments in equipment and expansion, creating new jobs as they grow. Quality education and workforce training, sound energy policy, a fair tax structure and a reasonable regulatory climate are essential keys to our economic recovery. Education Prioritize education and fund education first, adequately and in a manner that is fair to all children across the state. Address unfunded mandates passed from the state on to our school districts that drive cost and don’t improve student learning. Public Safety and Our Most Vulnerable Norma believes that public safety and caring for our most vulnerable is at the heart of all the legislature does. The taxpayers of Washington state deserve to feel safe and secure in their communities. Norma has been an effective advocate for prioritizing public safety dollars and protecting services to our most vulnerable. She has been honored to receive the support of many individuals and organizations in the public safety community who know her determined commitment to keeping our communities safe.[2] |
” |
| —Norma Smith[3] | ||
2012[edit]
Smith's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]
Public Safety and Our Most Vulnerable
- Excerpt: "Norma believes that public safety and caring for our most vulnerable is at the heart of all the legislature does. The taxpayers of Washington state deserve to feel safe and secure in their communities."
Budgeting
- Excerpt: "Budget sustainability and discipline are critical to providing the essential services of government. Norma believes we have adequate dollars to provide for essential services without raising taxes."
Quality of Life
- Excerpt: "The 10th District is truly one of the most beautiful areas in the state of Washington. From Whidbey Island to Camano, Stanwood to the Skagit Valley, we enjoy a quality of life unmatched anywhere else."
Jobs/Economy
- Excerpt: "We must be laser focused on job-creation and our economic recovery. Norma serves effectively as the ranking member on the Community, Economic Development and Housing Committee because she works closely with small business owners and business advocates and understands the specific challenges facing employers trying to retain and grow jobs in this fragile economic climate."
Education
- Excerpt: "Every student deserves the opportunity to have a quality education and to be prepared for success. The Washington state constitution is clear; providing for the basic education of all children within our borders is the paramount duty of the legislature in the budgeting process."
Sponsored legislation[edit]
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Elections[edit]
2020[edit]
Norma Smith did not file to run for re-election.
2018[edit]
General election[edit]
Incumbent Norma Smith defeated Scott McMullen in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1 on November 6, 2018.
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Norma Smith (R) |
52.2
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37,803 |
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Scott McMullen (D) |
47.8
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34,669 | |
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Total votes: 72,472 | |||
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Top-two primary[edit]
Scott McMullen and incumbent Norma Smith advanced from the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1 on August 7, 2018.
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ |
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Scott McMullen (D) |
50.6
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21,584 |
| ✔ |
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Norma Smith (R) |
49.4
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21,031 |
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Total votes: 42,615 | |||
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2016[edit]
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 20, 2016.
Incumbent Norma Smith defeated Michael Scott in the Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 general election.[5]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Norma Smith Incumbent |
71.95% | 48,178 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Scott | 28.05% | 18,778 | |
| Total Votes | 66,956 | |||
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Norma Smith and Michael Scott were unopposed in the Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1 top two primary.[6][7]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 Top Two Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Norma Smith Incumbent | |
| Libertarian | Michael Scott | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State | ||
2014[edit]
Elections for the Washington House of Representatives took place in 2014. A blanket primary election took place on August 5, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 17, 2014. Incumbent Norma Smith (R) and Michael Scott (L) were unopposed in the primary. Smith defeated Scott in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 General Election, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Norma Smith Incumbent |
76.3% | 37,119 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Scott | 23.7% | 11,544 | |
| Total Votes | 48,663 | |||
2012[edit]
Smith won re-election in the 2012 election for Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1. Smith was unopposed in the blanket primary on August 7, 2012, and defeated Aaron Simpson (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Norma Smith Incumbent |
61.1% | 42,581 | |
| Democratic | Aaron Simpson | 38.9% | 27,061 | |
| Total Votes | 69,642 | |||
2010[edit]
Norma Smith was re-elected to the Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1. She was unopposed in the August 17, 2010, primary and defeated Democrat Laura Lewis in the November 2, 2010, general election.
| Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Norma Smith (R)
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36,190 | |||
| Laura Lewis (D) | 23,546 | |||
| Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Norma Smith (R)
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27,511 | 96.99% | ||
| Laura Lewis (D)
|
853 | 3.01% | ||
2008[edit]
On November 4, 2008, Republican Norma Smith won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 receiving 50.36% of the vote (34,038 votes), defeating Democrat Tim Knue who received 49.64% of the vote (33,558 votes).
| Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Norma Smith (R)
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34,038 | 50.36% | ||
| Tim Knue (D) | 33,558 | 49.64% | ||
Campaign donors[edit]
In Washington, there is a $1,600 campaign contribution limit for donations to partisan House candidates.[13]
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| Norma Smith campaign contribution history | |||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions |
| 2018 | Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1 | ✔ | $140,213 |
| 2016 | Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 | ✔ | $87,842 |
| 2014 | Washington House of Representatives, District 10-Position 1 | ✔ | $80,704 |
| 2012 | Washington State House, District 10-Position 1 | ✔ | $76,515 |
| 2010 | Washington State House, District 10-Position 1 | ✔ | $93,864 |
| 2008 | Washington State House, District 10-Position 1 | ✔ | $189,161 |
| 2000 | Washington State Senate, District 10 | ✖ | $163,033 |
| Grand total raised | $831,332 | ||
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Source: Follow the Money |
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2018
| Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1 2018 election - Campaign Contributions | |
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| Top individual contributors to Norma Smith's campaign in 2018 | |
| PETRIE, GEORGE | $2,000.00 |
| CANLIS, CHRIS | $1,800.00 |
| MCKINLEY, J BRENT | $1,000.00 |
| RODLAND, W S | $1,000.00 |
| MCKINLEY, CONNIE K | $1,000.00 |
| Total Raised in 2018 | $140,212.65 |
| Source: Follow the Money | |
2016[edit]
Smith won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Smith raised a total of $87,842.
| Washington House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Norma Smith's campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Centurylink | $2,000 | |||
| Washington Restaurant Association | $2,000 | |||
| Petrie, George | $2,000 | |||
| Washington Affordable Housing Council | $2,000 | |||
| Avista Corp | $1,950 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $87,842 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2014[edit]
Smith won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Smith raised a total of $80,704.
| Washington House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Norma Smith's campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Boeing Co | $1,900 | |||
| Puget Sound Energy | $1,900 | |||
| Building Industry Association Of Washington | $1,900 | |||
| Washington State Dental Association | $1,900 | |||
| Washington Restaurant Association | $1,900 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $80,704 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012[edit]
Smith won re-election to the Washington House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Smith raised a total of $76,515.
| Washington House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Norma Smith's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Canlis, Chris & Alice | $3,600 | |||
| Washington State Dental Association | $1,800 | |||
| Farmers Insurance Group | $1,800 | |||
| Muckleshoot Indian Tribe | $1,800 | |||
| Washington Credit Union League | $1,800 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $76,515 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010[edit]
In 2010, a year in which Smith was up for re-election, she collected $93,864 in donations.[14]
Her largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Washington House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Norma Smith's campaign in 2010 | |
| Canlis, Chris & Alice | $3,200 |
| Burnett, Dee | $1,600 |
| Washington Restaurant Association | $1,600 |
| Puget Sound Energy | $1,600 |
| Pemco Mutual Insurance | $1,600 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $93,864 |
2008[edit]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to Norma Smith's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| House Republican Organizational CMTE of Washington | $55,000 |
| Building Industry Association of Washington | $1,600 |
| National Federation of Independent Business | $1,600 |
| Pacific Merchant Shipping Association | $1,600 |
| Delta Dental Washington Dental Services | $1,600 |
Scorecards[edit]
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2020
In 2020, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Washington State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 28.
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2018
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In 2018, the Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 8 through March 8.
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2017
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In 2017, the Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 9 through April 23. There were also special sessions. The first special session was April 24 through May 23. The second special session was May 23 through June 21. The third special session was June 21 through July 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the 64th Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 11 through March 10. The legislature held a special session from March 11 to March 29 to pass a supplemental budget.
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2015
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In 2015, the 64th Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 12 through April 24. The legislature was in special session from April 29 to May 28, May 29 to June 27 and June 28 to July 10.[15]
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2014
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In 2014, the 63rd Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 13 to March 14.[16]
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2013
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In 2013, the 63rd Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 14 to April 29.
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2012
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In 2012, the 62nd Washington State Legislature, second session, was in session from January 9 to March 8.[17]
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2011
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In 2011, the 62nd Washington State Legislature, first session, was in session from January 10 through April 24.
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Missed Votes Report[edit]
- See also: Washington House of Representatives and Washington State Senate
In March 2014, Washington Votes, a legislative information website, released its annual Missed Votes Report, which provides detailed missed roll call votes on bills for every state legislator during the 2014 legislative session.[18] The 2014 regular session included a total of 515 votes in the State House and 396 in the State Senate, as well as 1,372 bills introduced total in the legislature and 237 bills passed. Out of all roll call votes, 90 individual legislators did not miss any votes. Three individual legislators missed more than 50 votes.[18] Smith missed 1 votes in a total of 1211 roll calls.
Freedom Foundation[edit]
- See also: Freedom Foundation's Big Spender List
The Freedom Foundation releases its Big Spender List annually. The Institute ranks all Washington legislators based on their total proposed tax and fee increases. To find each legislator’s total, the Institute adds up the 10-year tax increases or decreases, as estimated by Washington’s Office of Financial Management, of all bills sponsored or co-sponsored by that legislator.[19]
2012[edit]
Smith proposed a 10-year increase in state taxes and fees of $21.9 million, the 77th highest amount of proposed new taxes and fees of the 93 Washington state representatives on the Freedom Foundation’s 2012 Big Spender List.
The Freedom Foundation also issued its 2012 Informed Voter Guide for Washington State voters, including a legislative score card documenting how Washington State legislators voted upon bills the Foundation deemed important legislation. The legislation analyzed covered budget, taxation, and pension issues.[20] A 
sign indicates a bill more in line with the Foundation's stated goals, and a 
sign indicates a bill out of step with the Foundation's values. Here's how Smith voted on the specific pieces of legislation:
| 2012 House Scorecard - Norma Smith | |||||||||||
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| Bill #6636 (Balanced budget requirement)
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Bill #5967 (House Democrats budget)
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Bill #6582 (Local transportation tax increases)
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Bill #6378 (Pension reforms)
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| Y | N | N | Y | ||||||||
Personal[edit]
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Smith is widowed and has four children.
See also[edit]
- Washington State Legislature
- Washington House of Representatives
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Washington House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Washington House of Representatives Committees
- Washington Joint Committees
- Washington state legislative districts
External links[edit]
- Search Google News for this topic
- Norma Smith's campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Profile by Vote-USA
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2000
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vote Norma Smith, "Issues," accessed October 4, 2016
- ↑ votenormasmith, "Official Campaign Website," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "General Election Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 2, 2016 Primary Results," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2014 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "August 5, 2014, Official Primary Results," accessed August 5, 2014
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "Official general election results, 2014," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ C-SPAN, "AP Election Results - Washington State House of Representatives," accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed July 16, 2012
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Contribution Limits," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2010 campaign contributions," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Multi State, "2015 State Legislative Session Dates," accessed July 13, 2015
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Washington Policy Center, "2014 Missed Votes Report for Legislators Released," March 18, 2014
- ↑ Freedom Foundation, "2012 Big Spender List," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ My Freedom Foundation, "Home," accessed June 18, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Washington House of Representatives District 10-Position 1 2007–2021 |
Succeeded by Greg Gilday (R) |
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