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Senator
Kandie Smith
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 5th district |
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| Assumed office January 1, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Donald Davis |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 8th district |
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| In office January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Susan Martin |
| Succeeded by | Gloristine Brown |
| 18th Mayor of Greenville | |
| In office July 7, 2017 – December 12, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Allen Thomas |
| Succeeded by | P.J. Connelly |
| Member of the Greenville City Council from the 1st district |
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| In office December 12, 2017 – December 13, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Shawan Barr |
| Succeeded by | Monica Daniels |
| In office December 7, 2009 – July 7, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Mildred Atkinson Council |
| Succeeded by | Shawan Barr |
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| Born | October 20, 1969 Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | Greenville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Charleston Southern University (BA) |
Kandie Diane Smith (born October 20, 1969) is an important politician from North Carolina. She is currently a member of the North Carolina Senate, representing the 5th district. Before this, she also served in the North Carolina House of Representatives and was even the mayor of Greenville, North Carolina for a short time. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
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About Kandie Smith's Early Life and Education
Kandie Smith was born on October 20, 1969, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She later moved to Greenville, North Carolina, which is where she lives now.
Smith went to Charleston Southern University. She earned a bachelor's degree there. She studied sociology, which is about how people live in groups, and also communications, which is about how people share information.
Kandie Smith's Work in Greenville City Government
Before becoming a state politician, Kandie Smith was very active in her local city government in Greenville, North Carolina.
Serving on the City Council
Smith was a member of the Greenville City Council. She represented District 1. The City Council helps make decisions for the city. She served on the council for many years, starting in 2009.
Becoming Mayor of Greenville
In 2017, the mayor of Greenville, Allen Thomas, stepped down. The City Council members then chose Kandie Smith to be the interim mayor. This means she was mayor for a short time until a new election could be held. She served as mayor from July to December 2017. After that, she was re-elected to the City Council.
Kandie Smith's Work in the North Carolina State Government
Kandie Smith has also served in the state government of North Carolina.
Serving in the House of Representatives
In 2018, Smith ran for a seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives. She won the election for the 8th House district. She served in the House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023. In this role, she helped create laws for the entire state of North Carolina.
During her time in the House, she was part of several important groups called committees. These committees study different topics and help decide which laws should be passed. She worked on committees related to:
- Agriculture
- Education (for K-12 schools and universities)
- Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform
- Finance
- Health
Serving in the State Senate
In 2022, Kandie Smith ran for the North Carolina Senate. She won the election for the 5th Senate district. She started her term as a State Senator on January 1, 2023. As a Senator, she continues to work on laws that affect people across North Carolina.
In 2024, she supported Kamala Harris's campaign for president.
Images for kids
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Official portrait of Kandie Smith.
