Lynn Smith (politician)

Evelyn Ratigan Smith (born August 30, 1945) is an American former businesswoman, former educator, and current politician from Georgia. Smith is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives since 1997.

Early life
On August 30, 1945, Smith was born in Orlando, Florida.

Career
Smith was a businesswoman and a French and Social Studies teacher at Newnan Schools.

On November 5, 1996, Smith won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 103. Smith defeated Dock H. Davis with 60.13% of the votes. On November 3, 1998, as an incumbent, Smith won the election unopposed and continued serving District 103. On November 7, 2000, as an incumbent, Smith won the election unopposed and continued serving District 103.

On November 5, 2002, Smith won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 87.

On November 2, 2004, Smith won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 70. On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Smith won the election unopposed and continued serving District 70.

Personal life
Smith's husband is Charles. They have two children. Smith and her family live in Newnan, Georgia.