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 History and Government—Congressional Biographies—Washington

SMITH, Linda

(1950—)


SMITH, Linda, a Representative from Washington; born in LaJunta, Otero County, Colo., July 16, 1950; graduated Fort Vancouver High School, Vancouver, Wash.; manager of seven tax preparation offices; member, Washington State house of representatives, 1983-1986; member, Washington State senate, 1987-1994; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourth and One Hundred Fifth Congresses (January 3, 1995-January 3, 1999); was not a candidate in 1998 for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives but was an unsuccessful candidate for election to the United States Senate.


“Linda Smith” In Profiles in Character: The Values that Made America. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1996.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present

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