Virgil Smith Jr.

Virgil Smith Jr.
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 4th district
In office
January 1, 2011 – April 12, 2016
Preceded bySamuel "Buzz" Thomas
Succeeded byIan Conyers
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 7th district
In office
January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2009
Preceded byHansen Clarke
Succeeded byJimmy Womack
Personal details
Born (1979-12-18) December 18, 1979 (age 44)
Detroit, Michigan, US
Political partyDemocratic
ParentVirgil C. Smith (father)
Alma materMichigan State University (B.A.)
Western Michigan University (M.A.)

Virgil K Smith (born December 18, 1979) is a Democratic former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Senate. Smith previously represented the 4th Senate district, which is composed of Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Southgate and the north side of Detroit. From 2003 to 2008, Smith represented State House district 7, comprising the northern tier of Detroit.