Sen. Chris Smith (D-Ft. Lauderdale) was recently designated leader of the Senate Democratic Caucus for the 2012-2014 legislative session. He will follow former Senators Alfred "Al" Lawson and Lesley "Les" Miller as a member of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus who went on to become the top Democratic official in the state Senate.“I am proud of the confidence my caucus has shown in me” said Smith. “Florida faces many problems over the next few years and I look forward to leading the Democratic Caucus as we craft solutions.”
Smith, who was elected to the Senate in 2008, previously headed up the House Democratic Caucus from 2004-2006. He currently serves as Vice Chair on both the Senate’s Banking and Insurance Committee and the Communications, Energy and Public Utilities Committee.
Acknowledged for his many awards and distinctions, including his pioneering work to reform Florida’s elections laws following the contentious 2000 presidential recount, Smith is also a passionate advocate for civil rights and economic development.
Smith was born in Ft. Lauderdale and earned his bachelor’s degree at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated in 1995 from Florida State University’s College of Law and is an attorney by trade.
Married to his wife Desorae, the couple has two sons, Christopher and Christian.
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