Bob Smith

Robert Freeman Smith

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth June 16, 1931
Date of Death Sept. 21, 2020 (Age: 89)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Bob Smith holds a foundational background in agriculture, having graduated with a bachelor's degree from Willamette University. He spent several years as a rancher before entering public service. Smith's career includes significant leadership roles in state government, such as serving in both the Oregon House of Representatives and the Oregon State Senate, and he was President of the Oregon Public Land Commission. His professional expertise and leadership capabilities were further demonstrated in Congress, where he chaired the United States House Committee on Agriculture. Smith's upbringing and educational background in agriculture have deeply influenced his policy advocacy for rural communities and sustainable land use practices.

Political Ideas

Bob Smith's political philosophy is deeply rooted in his rural upbringing and agricultural background, which shapes his advocacy for policies benefiting farming communities. His legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, suggesting a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Smith's emphasis on truthfulness in political representation, following the scandal involving his predecessor, adds an intriguing moral dimension to his otherwise pragmatic policy stances.

Campaigns
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Oregon House of Representatives 2nd District

61.66% of vote

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Oregon House of Representatives 2nd District

67.10% of vote

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Oregon House of Representatives 2nd District

68.00% of vote

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Oregon House of Representatives 2nd District

62.70% of vote

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Oregon House of Representatives 2nd District

60.20% of vote

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Oregon House of Representatives 2nd District

57.00% of vote

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Oregon House of Representatives 2nd District

55.60% of vote

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