Leon Smith (politician) (original) (raw)

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American politician from Idaho

Leon Smith
Member of the Idaho House of Representativesfrom the 24th district
In office1998 (1998)–2012 (2012)
Succeeded by Lance Clow
Personal details
Born Leon E. Smith Jr. (1937-05-30) May 30, 1937 (age 87)Great Bend, Kansas, United States
Political party Republican
Alma mater Kansas State University Washburn University.
Profession Attorney
Committees Judiciary, Rules and Administration (Vice Chair) Revenue and Taxation Transportation and Defense
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service 1960-1963
Rank First Lieutenant

Leon E. Smith Jr. (born 30 May 1937, Great Bend, Kansas) was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, having served from 1999 to 2013. Prior, he was mayor of Twin Falls and a prosecutor for Twin Falls County, Idaho. He holds a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University, and a law degree from Washburn University.

He and his wife Jan are the parents of three children.