Smith defeated Payne on the second vote count to hold his seat.

Smith defeated incumbent Fred Belardi in the 2006 democratic primary.

However, Smith defeated Cunningham, winning his first of eighteen terms.

Smith defeated Cikatic via submission (forearm choke) at 7:33 of round 1.

Cunningham stood against him a second time at the 1987 General election when Smith again defeated him.

While it was a contested primary, Smith defeated the opposition to take the District 21 nomination with 50.86% of the votes.

Smith defeated Muri 55% to 45% to remain in office.

Smith defeated Radach by knocking him out in the third round.

In the runoff, Smith defeated Sanchez by 11 votes.

In the end, however, Smith defeated Argenziano, receiving 58% of the vote.