Scott Smith (Wyoming politician) explained

Scott Smith
State House:	Wyoming
District:	5th
Term Start:	January 10, 2023
Predecessor:	Shelly Duncan
Birth Place:	Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Nationality:	American
Party:	Republican
Spouse:	Charissa Smith
Residence:	Lingle, Wyoming, U.S.
Alma Mater:	Spring Arbor University
Profession:	Businessman

Scott Smith is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing the 5th district since January 10, 2023.^[1] In January 2023, Smith voted against legislation that would protect and safeguard Wyoming children from underage marriages.^{[2] [3]}

Political career

Smith ran against incumbent Republican representative Shelly Duncan in the Republican primary on August 16, 2022, and defeated Duncan with 54% of the vote.^[4] He then won the general election on November 8, 2022, defeating independent candidate Todd Peterson with 58% of the vote.^[5] In January 2023, Smith voted against legislation that would protect and safeguard Wyoming children from underage marriages.^{[6] [7]}

External links

• Profile from Ballotpedia

Notes and References

1. Web site: House District 05: Representative Scott Smith . Legislature of the State of Wyoming . January 11, 2023.
2. Web site: HOUSE BILL 0007 Underage marriage-amendments . 24 January 2023.
3. Web site: Currently, Wyoming allows marriage at any age. A bill could change that .
4. Web site: Statewide House Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election – August 16, 2022 . Wyoming Secretary of State . January 11, 2023.
5. Web site: Statewide House Official Summary Wyoming General Election – November 8, 2022 . Wyoming Secretary of State . January 11, 2023.
6. Web site: HOUSE BILL 0007 Underage marriage-amendments . 24 January 2023.
7. Web site: Currently, Wyoming allows marriage at any age. A bill could change that .