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Summary

Representative Margaret 'Peggy' Donaldson Smith

Full Name: Margaret 'Peggy' Donaldson Smith
Office: State House (WV) - District 46, Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Michael; 1 Child: Melissa; 3 Step Children: Burke, Caroline, Leah
Birth Date: 08/10/1952
Birth Place: Weston, WV
Religion: Episcopalian

Recent Key Votes

SB 371 - Reforms the State Prison System
Legislation (Yea)

April 12, 2013

HB 2108 - Classifies The Failure To Wear A Seatbelt As A Primary Offense
Legislation (Yea)

March 28, 2013 - Classifies the failure to wear a seat belt while operating a motor vehicle as a primary offense with a fine of $25, whereas current ...

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Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 92%
2001-2010 West Virginians Against Government Waste Positions on Taxpayers Issues 15%
2001-2010 West Virginians Against Government Waste Positions on Family Values Cumulative Score 36%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Candidate Self-finance ($9,000.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Margaret Smith refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

District Email
mdsmith@mail.wvnet.edu

Capitol Email
peggydonaldsonsmith@wvhouse.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/House/lawmaker.cfm?member=Delegate%20Smith

Capitol
Room 220E, Building 1
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305-0009
Phone: 304-340-3123

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