Senator William C. Smith Jr. is a Democrat representing District 20 in Montgomery County, Maryland. He serves as Chair of the Judicial Proceedings Committee and holds positions on the Executive Nominations Committee and Rules Committee. Notable achievements include his appointment to the Maryland Senate in December 2016 following service in the House of Delegates , leadership in the Maryland Veterans Caucus as Senate Chair , and involvement in key groups like the Legislative Black Caucus and Joint COVID-19 Response Workgroup.

Education and Political Experience

• Born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland.
• Earned a J.D. , though specific undergraduate details are not specified in available records.
• Political Experience:
  • Member, Maryland House of Delegates ; served on Judiciary Committee.
  • Appointed to Maryland Senate on December 13, 2016; sworn in December 21, 2016.
  • Senate roles: Judicial Proceedings Committee ; Executive Nominations ; Rules ; past service on reapportionment, Chesapeake Bay committees, and more.
  • Caucuses: Legislative Black Caucus , Veterans Caucus leader, Latino Caucus, Women Legislators , Jewish Caucus .