Lawrence Smith represented Florida’s 16th Congressional District from 1983-1993. He previously served in the Florida State House of Representatives. He identified as a Democrat. He died in 2026.
1988
–Endorsed Dick Gephardt (D) for President (lost general election)
2022
–Endorsed Jared Moskowitz (D) for Representative of Florida, 23rd District (won)
2024
–Endorsed Kamala Harris (D) for President (lost general election)
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