Mike Smith | |
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Member of the Louisiana State Senate from the 31st district | |
In office 1996–2008 | |
Preceded by | Donald G. Kelly |
Succeeded by | Gerald Long |
Personal details | |
Born | Kenneth Michael Smith June 1, 1948 Winnfield, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic Independent |
Parent | P. K. Smith (father) |
Relatives | Long family |
Alma mater | Northwestern State University |
Kenneth Michael Smith (born June 1, 1948)[1] is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 31st district of the Louisiana State Senate.[2]
Smith was born in Winnfield, Louisiana, the son of P. K. Smith.[3] Smith graduated from high school in Winnfield in 1966,[3] then attended Northwestern State University, where he earned a degree in agribusiness in 1970.[3] Smith is related to the Long family of Louisiana politicians.[3]
In 1996 Smith was elected for the 31st district of the Louisiana State Senate.[2] After serving the maximum term of 12 years, Smith was succeeded by his cousin Gerald Long in 2008.[3]