Stephen Smyk Explained

Stephen Smyk
State House:	Delaware
District:	20th
Term Start:	November 7, 2012
Term End:	November 9, 2022
Predecessor:	Nick Manolakos
Successor:	Stell Parker Selby
Party:	Republican

Stephen T. Smyk is an American politician who served in the Delaware House of Representatives representing the 20th district from 2012 to 2022.^[1]

In 2022, Smyk ran for the Delaware Senate for the 6th district after incumbent Republican Ernesto Lopez decided not to run.^[2] Smyk lost in the general election to Democrat Russ Huxtable, gaining 47.5% of the vote.^[3] He was replaced in the Delaware House of Representatives by Democrat Stell Parker Selby.^[4]

Electoral history

• In 2012, Smyk won the general election with 6,469 votes (53.2%) against Democratic nominee M. Marie Mayor.^[5]
• In 2014, Smyk won the general election with 5,473 votes (58.1%) against Democratic nominee Marie Mayor and Independent nominee Don Ayotte.^[6]
• In 2016, Smyk won the general election with 9,209 votes (61.6%) against Democratic nominee Barbara W. Vaughan and Independent nominee Don Ayotte.^[7]
• In 2018, Smyk won the general election with 8,187 votes (56.1%) against Democratic nominee John D. Bucchioni and Libertarian nominee Harry R. Smouse Jr.^[8]

External links

• Official page at the Delaware General Assembly
• Campaign site
  • https://ballotpedia.org/Delaware_House_of_Representatives_District_20

Notes and References

1. Web site: Representative Stephen T. Smyk . . . October 31, 2013.
2. Web site: 2022-03-15 . Rep. Steve Smyk To Run For State Senate In 6th District . 2022-04-29 . WGMD . en-US.
3. News: Ash . Sarah . Smyk concedes to Huxtable in Del. Senate District 6 race . 47ABC WMDT . November 8, 2022.
4. News: Stayman . Zoe . (D) Stell Parker Selby beats out (R) Dallas Wingate for District 20 Representative . WRDE Coast TV . November 8, 2022 . en.
5. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 6, 2012 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . January 2, 2019.
6. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 7, 2014 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . January 2, 2019.
7. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 8, 2016 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . January 2, 2019.
8. Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 6, 2018 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . January 2, 2019.