Douglas M. Smith

Douglas M. Smith
Member of New York State Assembly from the 5th District
Assumed office
April 30, 2018
Preceded by Alfred C. Graf
Personal details
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Elizabeth
Residence Holbrook, New York, U.S.
Alma mater St. Joseph's College
Committees Higher Education,
Energy,
Housing,
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse[1]
Website Official website

Douglas M. Smith is an American politician who was elected as a Member of the New York State Assembly in 2018.[2][3] The district includes portions of the towns of Brookhaven and Islip, including Holbrook, Lake Ronkonkoma, Ronkonkoma, Holtsville, Centereach, Selden, parts of Farmingville, Islandia, North Patchogue and Stony Brook in Suffolk County on Long Island.

Life and career

Smith was born and raised on Long Island and graduated Sachem High School in Lake Ronkonkoma and went on to earn degrees in Mathematics and Adolescent Education from St. Joseph's College in Patchogue.[4][5] Smith is a New York State certified Mathematics Teacher for grades 7 through 12.[4] During college, Smith worked at the Social Security Administration and Sachem School District. Prior to his election to the New York State Assembly, Smith served as Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Alfred C. Graf for his entire time in office from 2011 to 2017.[4][6]

Smith lives in Holbrook, New York with his wife Elizabeth.[4][5]

New York State Assembly

On April 24, 2018, Smith was elected to the New York State Assembly in a special election to fill the unexpired term of Assemblyman Alfred C. Graf who was elected as Suffolk County District Court Judge on November 7, 2017.[2][3][6][7]

Election History
Location Year Election Results
New York State Assembly, District 5 2018 Special √ Douglas M. Smith (R) 63.17%

Deborah L. Slinkosky (D) 36.83%[2]

In the New York State Assembly, Smith serves as Ranking Minority Member of the Committee on Higher Education[1][8]. He also serves as a member of the Energy Committee, Housing Committee, and Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse[1].

References

  1. 1 2 3 "New York State Assembly | Doug Smith - Legislative Committee Membership". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved 2018-09-11.
  2. 1 2 3 "April 24, 2018 Special Election Results". apps.suffolkcountyny.gov. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  3. 1 2 "First Dem in 40 years wins district's Assembly seat". Newsday. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "New York State Assembly | Doug Smith". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  5. 1 2 "Slinkosky, Smith battle in special election". Newsday. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  6. 1 2 "Brand: Graf aide wants to succeed boss". Newsday. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  7. ↑ "November 7, 2017 Election Results, District Court Judge". apps.suffolkcountyny.gov. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  8. ↑ "New York State Assembly | Smith Hits Ground Running in First 100 Days". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved 2018-09-11.
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