Joseph F. Smith (Pennsylvania politician)
Joseph Francis Smith (January 24, 1920 – May 14, 1999), was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from 1981 to 1983. He served as Chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee from 1983 to 1986 and as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 4th district from 1971 to 1981.
Joseph F. Smith | |
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Joseph F. Smith at a Philadelphia Democratic City Committee fundraiser in November 1984. | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 3rd district | |
| In office July 21, 1981 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond Lederer |
| Succeeded by | Robert Borski |
| Chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee | |
| In office April 14, 1983 – June 16, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | David Glancey[a] |
| Succeeded by | Bob Brady |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office January 5, 1971 – July 21, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph J. Scanlon |
| Succeeded by | Joe Rocks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1920 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 14, 1999 (aged 79) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| a.^ Smith defeated Edgar Campbell, who had been serving as the city party's Acting Chairman since Glancy's resignation became effective March 10, 1983, for the post. | |
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