Matthew H. Smith

Who is Matthew H. Smith?

Matthew Hayden "Matt" Smith is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. From 2007 to 2012, he served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In 2012, he was elected to the State Senate from the 37th district.

Smith is the son of James and Janice Smith who also were born and raised in the Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Smith is a graduate of Rollins College at Winter Park, Florida with a degree in history. He graduated from the Duquesne University School of Law with honors in 1999. He lives in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania with his wife, Eileen Smith. Prior to elective office, Smith worked for Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C.

Smith was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2006, defeating 21-year-old Republican Mark Harris, who had defeated incumbent Tom Stevenson in the Republican primary.

Smith was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2012, defeating Republican opponent Dakshinamuthy Raja. Raja spent $5 million on his campaign, while Smith spent only $1 million.