John R. Smith (politician, born 1945)

John R. Smith (born December 29, 1945) is a politician from Leesville, Louisiana, who is a Republican former member of the Louisiana State Senate for District 30.

John R. Smith
Louisiana State Senator for District 30
(Beauregard, Calcasieu, and Vernon parishes)
In office
2008–2020
Preceded byJames David Cain
Succeeded byMike Reese
Louisiana State Representative for
District 30 (Beauregard and Vernon parishes)
In office
1988–2008
Preceded byClaude "Buddy" Leach
Succeeded byJames Armes
Personal details
Born (1945-12-29) December 29, 1945
Political partyRepublican (2010-present)
Other political
affiliations
Democratic (Before 2010)
SpousePamela Arnondin Smith
RelationsChris John (son-in-law)
ChildrenBradford Smith
Payton Smith John
Residence(s)Leesville
Vernon Parish
Louisiana, USA
Alma materLoyola University New Orleans
OccupationBusinessman

In 2010, Smith switched from Democratic to Republican party affiliation.

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