Tom Smith (Pennsylvania politician)
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Joel Smith October 20, 1947 Kittanning, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 17, 2015 (aged 67) Shelocta, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic Party (Before 2011) Republican Party (2011–2015) |
| Spouse(s) | Saundy Smith |
| Children | 7 |
| Committees | Plumcreek Township Board, Indiana Armstrong Patriots |
| Website | Campaign website at the Internet Archive |
Thomas Joel "Tom" Smith (October 20, 1947 – October 17, 2015) was an American Republican politician, farmer and businessman.
Political career[change | change source]
He was first a Democrat for four years before becoming a politician. Smith switched parties in 2011 and ran for the United States Senate in 2012 as a Republican,[1] losing to the current Democratic Senator Bob Casey, Jr..
Death[change | change source]
Smith died at his home in Shelocta, Pennsylvania, aged 67.[2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Tom Smith: Former Democratic Committeeman".
- ↑ Associated Press (18 October 2015). "Tom Smith, conservative who ran for US Senate, dies at 67". Washington Times.
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