Frank Smith (Montana politician)
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Frank Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bridget Smith |
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office January 2, 2017 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Windy Boy |
| Succeeded by | Mike Fox |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| In office January 4, 2011 – January 7, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Margarett Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Bridget Smith |
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – January 5, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Perry |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Windy Boy |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
| In office January 4, 1999 – January 3, 2005 | |
| Succeeded by | Holly Raser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1942 Poplar, Montana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Dawson College |
Frank J. Smith (born September 27, 1942) is an American politician. He is a Democratic member for the 31st district of the Montana House of Representatives. He has served four sessions for the Montana Senate and seven for the House of Representatives.[1]
Smith first ran for office in 1998 for the 98th district of the House of Representatives.[1] He worked three terms in that position. In 2004 he ran unopposed for Senate District 16.[2] He ended his four year term in 2008. Smith ran unopposed for House District 31 in 2010 and served one session.[3] During the 2016 elections he was a candidate again for the 16th senate district. He defeated G. Bruce Meyers and served another four year term.[4]
After that he ran unopposed for the 31st house district in 2020.[5] He faced challenger Arlie W. Gordon in 2022 and won with only 54% of the vote.[6] In 2024 he defeated challenger Kevin Taylor with 60% of the vote, successfully keeping his seat.[7]
Smith is a member of the American Indian Caucus.[8] He is of Assiniboine and Sioux descent.[9]