Mike Smith (Louisiana politician)

Mike Smith
Member of the Louisiana State Senate from the 31st district
In office 1996–2008
Preceded by	Donald G. Kelly
Succeeded by	Gerald Long
Personal details
Born	Kenneth Michael Smith (1948-06-01) June 1, 1948 (age 76) Winnfield, Louisiana, U.S.
Political party	Democratic Independent
Parent	P. K. Smith (father)
Relatives	Long family
Alma mater	Northwestern State University

Kenneth Michael Smith (born June 1, 1948)[1] is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 31st district of the Louisiana State Senate.[2]

Smith was born in Winnfield, Louisiana, the son of P. K. Smith.[3] Smith graduated from high school in Winnfield in 1966,[3] then attended Northwestern State University, where he earned a degree in agribusiness in 1970.[3] Smith is related to the Long family of Louisiana politicians.[3]

In 1996 Smith was elected for the 31st district of the Louisiana State Senate.[2] After serving the maximum term of 12 years, Smith was succeeded by his cousin Gerald Long in 2008.[3]

References

1. "Louisiana Senate District 31", Enlou, October 29, 2009
2. McEnany, Arthur (January 2008). "Membership in the Louisiana Senate: 1880 - Present" (PDF). Louisiana State Senate. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
3. Kelly, Tom. "New trade school OK'd in Winn: 'Gold star' in career, says retiring State Senator Mike Smith". The Piney Woods. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.