About Ras Smith
Born 1987. Ras Smith is an American politician.
RasTafari I. "Ras" Smith (born December 29, 1987) is an American politician from Iowa. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023, as a legislator from District 62.
Personal life, education, and early career RasTafari Smith was named for the royal title and given name of Haile Selassie. The name was selected by his mother, Belinda Creighton-Smith, a pastor. His brothers include Rameses and Myron.
Smith is a Baptist. Smith was reelected in 2018 and 2020, both times uncontested. He suspended his campaign in January 2022, citing lack of funds. A month later, Smith stated that he would not be running for reelection to the state legislature. As a result of redistricting prior to the 2022 state legislative elections, Smith's residence was placed in House District 61, a seat held by Timi Brown-Powers. In April 2022, Smith joined Michael T. Franken's United States Senate campaign.
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Who is Ras Smith?
American politician
When was Ras Smith born?
Ras Smith was born on 29 December 1987 in Waterloo.
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Ras Smith is a politician.
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Ras Smith is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ras Smith. https://biography.guide/ras-smith/
MLA: "Ras Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ras-smith/.
Chicago: "Ras Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ras-smith/.
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