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Ras Smith

D

Iowa State House, District 62 (2017 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Ras Smith
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Date:
    12/29/1987
  • Birth Place:
    Waterloo, IA
  • Home City:
    Waterloo, IA
  • Religion:
    Baptist
  • Family:
    Wife: Amelia; 2 Daughters: Maria and Samara
  • Mother's Occupation:
    Reverend
Personal Details

Ras Smith is a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 62. He was first elected to the chamber in 2016.

Education

  • Attended, Fitness Management, Wartburg College
  • BA, Exercise Science and Movement, University of Northern Iowa
  • MA, Leisure, Youth and Human Services, University of Northern Iowa, 2013-2015

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Fitness Management, Wartburg College
  • BA, Exercise Science and Movement, University of Northern Iowa
  • MA, Leisure, Youth and Human Services, University of Northern Iowa, 2013-2015
  • Youth Counselor, Juvenile Court
  • Iowa Consultant for Community Engagement and Resource Development, Communities in Schools of Mid-America, 2019-Present
  • Site Coordinator, Community In Schools National Office at George Washington Carver Academy, 2016-2019
  • Shift Leader, Four Oaks Agency, 2015-2016

Political Experience

  • Attended, Fitness Management, Wartburg College
  • BA, Exercise Science and Movement, University of Northern Iowa
  • MA, Leisure, Youth and Human Services, University of Northern Iowa, 2013-2015
  • Youth Counselor, Juvenile Court
  • Iowa Consultant for Community Engagement and Resource Development, Communities in Schools of Mid-America, 2019-Present
  • Site Coordinator, Community In Schools National Office at George Washington Carver Academy, 2016-2019
  • Shift Leader, Four Oaks Agency, 2015-2016
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 62, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 62, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Agriculture Committee

Ranking Member, Education Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

Member, Transportation Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Fitness Management, Wartburg College
  • BA, Exercise Science and Movement, University of Northern Iowa
  • MA, Leisure, Youth and Human Services, University of Northern Iowa, 2013-2015
  • Youth Counselor, Juvenile Court
  • Iowa Consultant for Community Engagement and Resource Development, Communities in Schools of Mid-America, 2019-Present
  • Site Coordinator, Community In Schools National Office at George Washington Carver Academy, 2016-2019
  • Shift Leader, Four Oaks Agency, 2015-2016
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 62, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 62, 2020
  • Former Volunteer Football Coach, East High School
  • Attends, Faith Temple Baptist Church
  • Volunteer, Northeast Iowa Foodbank
  • Volunteer, Salvation Army

Other Info

  • L.C.

  • Belinda

  • Reverend

Priority Issues:

Youth development, education, and equity.

Events

2020

Oct. 8
Rep. Ras Smith NU High Meet and Greet Fundraiser

Thur 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT

Oct. 5
March to the Polls

Mon CDT

Black Hawk County Democrats Waterloo, IA

Jul. 27
Education Roundtable - Learning Safely During Covid-19

Mon 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDT

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