Debbie Smith (Nevada politician)
Debbie Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the 13th district | |
| In office 2012 – February 21, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Sheila Leslie |
| Succeeded by | Julia Ratti |
| President of the National Conference of State Legislatures | |
| In office 2014–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Starr |
| Succeeded by | Curt Bramble |
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 30th district | |
| In office 2004–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Don Gustavson |
| Succeeded by | Michael Sprinkle |
| In office 2000–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Jan Evans |
| Succeeded by | Don Gustavson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1956 Tucson, Arizona |
| Died | February 21, 2016 (aged 60) Reno, Nevada |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Greg Smith |
| Residence | Sparks, Nevada |
Debbie Smith (January 14, 1956 – February 21, 2016) was an American politician who served as a member of the Nevada Senate for District 13.
Career
Smith served on the Lander County School Board. Smith has served as President of the Nevada Parent Teacher Association.[1] Smith was a retired Benefits Information Representative for the International Union of Operating Engineers.[2]
Smith had previously served as a member of the Nevada State Assembly from District 30. In the Assembly, Smith served as an Assistant Majority Whip in the 74th and 75th Regular Legislative Session (2007–2009) and Speaker Pro Tempore in the 76th Regular Legislative Session in 2011.[3]
From 2014 to 2015, she served as president of the National Conference of State Legislatures.[4]
Personal life
She lived in Sparks, Nevada. Smith died of brain cancer in Reno, Nevada, on February 21, 2016.[5] Her widower, Greg Smith, would later serve briefly in the seat which she had held.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debbie Smith | 3,990 | 53.44 | |
| Republican | Keith Primus | 3,476 | 46.55 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debbie Smith | 4,596 | 49.8 | |
| Republican | Don Gustavson | 4,632 | 50.2 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debbie Smith | 7,917 | 59.04 | |
| Republican | Don Gustavson | 5,493 | 40.96 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debbie Smith | 7,792 | 100 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debbie Smith | 9,425 | 65.28 | |
| Republican | Trent Baldwin | 4,137 | 28.65 | |
| Independent American | Ruth Gillins | 876 | 6.07 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debbie Smith | 6,540 | 61.91 | |
| Republican | Kathy Martin | 4,024 | 38.09 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debbie Smith | 25,975 | 64.73 | |
| Republican | Kathy Martin | 14,151 | 35.27 | |
References
- ^ "Debbie Smith's Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ^ "Archived copy". www.rgj.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Legislative Biography - Debbie Smith" (PDF). Legislative Counsel Bureau. 2011.
- ^ "NCSL Current and Past Presidents, 1975-2024". NCSL. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ Rindels, Michelle (21 February 2016). "Nevada state Sen. Debbie Smith dies at 60 - Las Vegas Sun News". Lasvegassun.com. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ^ "2000-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 7, 2000. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
- ^ "2002-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 5, 2002. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
- ^ "2004-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 2, 2004. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
- ^ "2006-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 7, 2006. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
- ^ "2008-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 4, 2008. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
- ^ "2010-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 2, 2010. Retrieved January 14, 2013.
- ^ "2012-Nevada General Election". Nevada Secretary of State. November 27, 2012. Archived from the original on May 23, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2013.