Eric Smith
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|Constituency = [[Florida]] | |Constituency = [[Florida]] | ||
|Predecessor = Bill Nelson | |Predecessor = Bill Nelson | ||
| - | |Successor = [[ | + | |Successor = [[Justin Casanova-Davis]] |
|Date-of-Birth = January 9th, 1966 | |Date-of-Birth = January 9th, 1966 | ||
|Place-of-Birth = Orlando, Florida; United States | |Place-of-Birth = Orlando, Florida; United States | ||
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| Junior Senator of Florida | ||||
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| In Office: January 2007 - May 2012 | ||||
| Preceded by | Bill Nelson | |||
| Succeeded by | Justin Casanova-Davis | |||
| Born | January 9th, 1966 Orlando, Florida; United States | |||
| Political Party | Democratic Party | |||
| Spouse | Hilary Smith | |||
| Religion | Non-Denominational Christian | |||
Eric Smith (January 9, 1966- May 25, 2012)is a Democratic Party member and Junior Senator of the state of Florida. Born in Orlando, Eric was born to Charles and Phyllis Smith. Eric was a Florida State Representative and Senator from 2000-2004, when he was first successfully elected to the House of Representatives. In 2006, Eric successfully campaigned to become a Senator of the United States, representing the state of Florida. Eric came in second in the 2012 Democratic Primary race. Shortly after withdrawing from the race, he was assassinated near his home. Apparently, the victim of random street violence.
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Early Years
Born in 1966, Eric was welcomed into the world by a father whose construction business had been on the expansion for the past few years, bringing Eric into a successful. Regardless of his family's financial position, his parents taught Eric the value of hard-work and dedication, and it was through those values that Eric was able to succeed without being handed everything by his parents.
Eric served in the United States Army from 1984 to 1988, and was stationed in Germany towards the end of the Cold War. He is very proud of his time served and would answer the call of duty once more, even at his current age.
In 1992, Eric attained his first degree in history from Florida State University. In 1998 he attained a Masters Degree in history from Florida State University. In 2000 he married his wife, Hilary. Later in 2002 Eric gained another degree, attaining a Bachelor's in International Affairs, specializing in Middle Eastern Affairs. During these years, his political career started off as he won the town councilor race in Orlando, Florida in 1996. After serving two terms as a councilor, Smith sucessfully ran for a seat in the Florida House of Representatives. He served one term in the position and then was elected to the Florida State Senate. After his stint with the Florida Senate, Smith was elected to the US House of Representatives. Smith remained in the House for two terms until he became the new Senator from Florida.
Federal Politics
As a member of the House of Representatives for two terms and a member of the United State Senate for one term, Eric has proven himself to be a very capable and effective leader. In the Senate, Eric is well known for his pragmatic and rational approach to politics. He has a very strong record of supporting the United States Military, pushing for civil rights for all Americans, reforming the healthcare system, and correcting the educational system.
Floridians have been very pleased with Eric as their Senator, especially after his response to the malaria outbreak in Florida in 2008. Working with diligence and speed, Senator Smith was able to provide Florida with the proper Federal help that was necessary.
2012 Democratic Primary
Eric announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States in October of 2011, under the calling that America can once again be a nation of moral leadership and high purpose in the world. The Senator is currently polling third nationwide, though he enjoys a great amount of support in South Carolina and is on the up and up in Iowa.
Death
Just days after conceding the 2012 Democratic Primary race to Michael Cahsmir (D-IL), Smith was murdered while walking through his Shadyside, Florida neighborhood. Lee Hammel, who is accused of jogging up behind Smith and shooting Smith three times at point-blank range, was captured by security shortly after the incident. Hammel has been officially charged with the assassination of Senator Smith.
External Links
Voting Records -- 110th Congress
