Bill Smith

William Mitt Smith (born March 12, 1947) is an American politician who served as the U.S. Representative from the 4th district from 2013 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Smith previously served as the 24th United States Secretary of Defense from 2011 to 2013 and as the 13th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2003 to 2008.

In 2007, Smith was nominated to serve as Vice President of the United States by Greg Abbott. The nomination was ultimately failed.