Joseph F. Smith (Pennsylvania politician)

Joseph F. Smith
Joseph F. Smith at a Philadelphia Democratic City Committee fundraiser in November 1984.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 3rd district
In office July 21, 1981 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by	Raymond Lederer
Succeeded by	Robert Borski
Chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee
In office April 14, 1983[1] – June 16, 1986[2]
Preceded by	David Glancey[a]
Succeeded by	Bob Brady
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 4th district
In office January 5, 1971 – July 21, 1981
Preceded by	Joseph J. Scanlon
Succeeded by	Joe Rocks
Personal details
Born	January 24, 1920 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	May 14, 1999(1999-05-14) (aged 79) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Political party	Democratic
a.^ Smith defeated Edgar Campbell, who had been serving as the city party's Acting Chairman since Glancy's resignation became effective March 10, 1983,[3] for the post.

Joseph Francis Smith (January 24, 1920 – May 14, 1999), was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from 1981 to 1983. He served as Chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee from 1983 to 1986 and as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 4th district from 1971 to 1981.