Darin Smith
Darin Smith | |
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| Member-elect of the Wyoming Senate from the 6th district | |
| Assuming office January 6, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Anthony Bouchard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Laramie, WY |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Alicia Smith |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | University of Wyoming (BA, JD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Darin Smith is an American attorney and politician who is member-elect of the Wyoming Senate from the 6th district.[1] In 2024, he ran in a crowded Republican primary to succeed incumbent senator Anthony Bouchard. Endorsed by Donald Trump, he won the primary with 37.6 percent of the vote.[2] He served as an executive with the Christian Broadcasting Network for over 11 years, and was also a candidate for Wyoming's at-large congressional district in 2016 and 2022.[3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Smith was born in Laramie, Wyoming and was raised in Rock Springs.[1] He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1996, where he was on the wrestling team and was an Honorable Mention Academic All-American in 1994 and 1995.[5] Smith received a law degree from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2000.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Smith is a Christian. He is married to Alicia Smith. Together they have five children. One of their sons attends the United States Navel Academy and another son attends the United States Military Academy.[5]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darin Smith | 1,780 | 37.60% | |
| Republican | Eric D. Johnston | 1,267 | 26.76% | |
| Republican | Taft C. Love | 593 | 12.53% | |
| Republican | Marc Torriani | 434 | 9.17% | |
| Republican | Kim Withers | 383 | 8.09% | |
| Republican | Gary Bjorklund | 264 | 5.58% | |
| Write-in | 13 | 0.28% | ||
| Valid ballots | 4,734 | 98.18% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 88 | 1.82% | ||
| Total votes | 4,822 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darin Smith | 8,484 | 95.47% | |
| Write-in | 402 | 4.52% | ||
| Valid ballots | 8,886 | 89.41% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 1,052 | 10.58% | ||
| Total votes | 9,938 | 100.00% | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Legislator Profile". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "'He will never let you down!': Trump endorses candidate for SD 6 Darin Smith". Yahoo News. 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Rock Springs Native Darin Smith Launches Congressional Campaign". Sweetwater NOW. 9 March 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Darin Smith". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ a b "About". Darin Smith For WY. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "Statewide Senate Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 20, 2024" (PDF). WY SOS. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ "Statewide Senate Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 5, 2024" (PDF). WY SOS. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
External links
[edit]- Profile from Ballotpedia