David Smith secures fourth and final term in HD 38, defeating Sarah Henry
Rep. David Smith will serve one more term in the House. The Winter Springs Republican held onto his House District 38, spending more than any House Republican to fight off a challenge by Democrat Sarah Henry.
Smith led Henry with a narrow 50.42% of the vote, with all all Election Day and early votes counted and 99% of mail-in votes reported.
The incumbent felt confident heading into Election Day.
“I have been able to tell my story of my military service and combat experience in Iraq, about my legislative success passing 27 policy bills and securing 50 appropriation projects in the state budget for Central Florida, for fighting homelessness, funding our food banks, important things. That mess...