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Ivan Smith (politician)

Van Smith
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 42nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 6, 2019
Preceded byJimmy Martin
Personal details
Born
Ivan Smith

Chilton County, Alabama, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationAuburn University (BS)
Alabama A&M University (MS)

Ivan "Van" Smith is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 42nd district. He assumed office on November 6, 2019.

Early life and education

Smith was born in Chilton County, Alabama. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agriscience from Auburn University, a Master of Science in agriscience from Alabama A&M University, and a teaching certificate in administrative education from the University of Montevallo.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Smith worked as an educator for 30 years, including 13 as principal of Billingsley High School.[2] Since 2013, he has worked as a cattle farmer. In November 2019, he was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in a special election, succeeding Jimmy Martin.[3]

References

  1. ^ Brandon Moseley (2019-11-06). "Van Smith wins special election in House District 42". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  2. ^ Roney, Marty. "Van Smith takes Alabama House 42 election over Kenneth Allison". The Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  3. ^ "Ivan Smith". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
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