Kandie Smith

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Kandie Diane Smith

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth October 20, 1969 (Age: 56)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Kandie Smith has established a robust foundation in public service, beginning with local governance. Smith's career includes significant roles on the Greenville City Council and as Mayor of Greenville, showcasing leadership in municipal governance. Transitioning to state-level politics, Smith has served in both the North Carolina House of Representatives and the State Senate, demonstrating a commitment to broader legislative impact. Smith's professional expertise lies in advocating for criminal justice reform, reproductive healthcare, education funding, and economic development, with a focus on community needs and policy initiatives.

Political Ideas

Kandie Smith's political identity is marked by a distinctive blend of progressive criminal justice reform and staunch reproductive healthcare advocacy, juxtaposed with a pragmatic focus on local economic development. Smith's legislative efforts to enhance transparency in law enforcement and challenge mandatory sentencing laws reveal an ideological agility that defies traditional party lines. Simultaneously, Smith's unwavering support for reproductive rights and education funding underscores a commitment to progressive social policies. This combination of progressive stances with a localized economic focus creates a unique tension that merits deeper exploration.

Campaigns
2024: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 5th district general election, 2024

59,440 votes (55.08%)

Win

North Carolina Senate 5th district general election, 2024

59,440 votes (55.08%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Agriculture, Energy, and Environment
Member
Appropriations on Agriculture, Natural, and Economic Resources
Member
Education/Higher Education
Member
Elections
Member
State and Local Government
Member
Transportation
Member
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on the North Carolina State Lottery
Member
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Capital Improvements
Member
Governmental Operations, Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery
Member
2022: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 5th district general election

36,557 votes (52.23%)

Win

North Carolina Senate 5th district Democratic primary election

13,604 votes (86.58%)

Win
2020: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 8th district general election, 2020

23,739 votes (60.21%)

Win
2018: North Carolina State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 8th district general election

15,570 votes (64.65%)

Win

North Carolina House of Representatives 8th district Democratic primary election

2,791 votes (50.04%)

Win
2016: North Carolina State House of Representatives

Election History

North Carolina House of Representatives 24th district Democratic primary election

4,110 votes (38.48%)

Loss