Steve Smith (Arizona politician)

Steve Smith is an American politician and a Republican member of the Arizona Senate representing District 11 since January 5, 2015. He previously represented the 11th district in the House from 2013 to 2015, and District 23 seat in the Senate from 2011 to 2013.

Smith earned his BA in marketing from Michigan State University.

• With incumbent Republican Senator Michele Reagan redistricted from District 8, and Representatives Eric Meyer and Kate Brophy McGee redistricted to District 28, Smith changed to the House District 11 August 28, 2012 Republican Primary, placing first with 16,201 votes, and won the first seat in the three-way November 6, 2012 General election with 44,928 votes against Democratic nominee Dave Joseph.
• 2010 To challenge incumbent Democratic Senator Rebecca Rios for the Senate District 23 seat, Smith won the August 24, 2010 Republican Primary with 11,719 votes (74.4%); and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 34,568 votes (53.2%) against Senator Rios.

• "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2012 Primary Election August 28, 2012" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 9. Retrieved December 20, 2013. 
• "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2012 General Election November 6, 2012" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 10. Retrieved December 20, 2013. 
• "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2010 Primary Election August 24, 2010" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 7. Retrieved December 20, 2013. 
• "State of Arizona Official Canvass 2010 General Election November 2, 2010" (PDF). Phoenix, Arizona: Secretary of State of Arizona. p. 5. Retrieved December 20, 2013.