Samuel H. "Sam" Smith (born August 10, 1955) is an American politician and former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 66th District who served from 1986 to 2015.

[citation needed] [2] After working for several years in the construction industry, he later took a job with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.

He served as Minority Leader from 2007 through 2010, and spoke for his party on the floor and led debate on major issues.

Prior to the Democratic takeover in the 2006 election, Smith served as Majority Leader where he was responsible for planning, discussion, debate and final passage of legislation.

[citation needed] With Gobbler's Knob in the heart of his district, Smith is a long-standing member of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.