Frank Smith (Montana)
2021 - Present
2027
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Frank Smith (Democratic Party) is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 31. He assumed office on January 4, 2021. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Smith (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Montana House of Representatives to represent District 31. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Frank Smith was born and lives in Poplar, Montana. Smith graduated from Poplar High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force for five years. Smith's career experience includes owning a business.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Smith was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Committee, Vice Chair
- Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Committee
- Senate State Administration Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation |
| • Business, Labor and Economic Affairs, Vice chair |
| • State Administration |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on these committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Frank Smith defeated Kevin Taylor in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 31 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Frank Smith (D) | 59.9 | 2,182 |
| Kevin Taylor (R) | 40.1 | 1,461 | ||
| Total votes: 3,643 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Frank Smith defeated Lance Fourstar in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Smith | 61.0 | 315 |
| Lance Fourstar | 39.0 | 201 | ||
| Total votes: 516 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31
Kevin Taylor advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kevin Taylor | 100.0 | 632 | |
| Total votes: 632 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Frank Smith defeated Arlie Gordon in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 31 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Smith (D) | 54.0 | 1,280 |
| Arlie Gordon (R) | 46.0 | 1,091 | ||
| Total votes: 2,371 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Frank Smith defeated Kaci Wallette in the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Smith | 56.9 | 360 |
| Kaci Wallette | 43.1 | 273 | ||
| Total votes: 633 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31
Arlie Gordon advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Arlie Gordon | 100.0 | 586 | |
| Total votes: 586 | |||
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2020
See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Montana House of Representatives District 31
Frank Smith won election in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 31 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Smith (D) | 100.0 | 2,820 |
| Total votes: 2,820 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31
Frank Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 31 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Smith | 100.0 | 776 |
| Total votes: 776 | |||
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2016
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Montana State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 14, 2016. Incumbent Jonathan Windy Boy (D) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Frank Smith defeated Bruce Meyers in the Montana State Senate District 16 general election.[2][3]
| Montana State Senate, District 16 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Frank Smith |
57.41% | 3,752 | |
| Republican | Bruce Meyers | 42.59% | 2,783 | |
| Total Votes | 6,535 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Frank Smith defeated LeAnn Montes and Bobbi Favel in the Montana State Senate District 16 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Montana State Senate, District 16 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Frank Smith |
45.41% | 673 | |
| Democratic | LeAnn Montes | 33.33% | 494 | |
| Democratic | Bobbi Favel | 21.26% | 315 | |
| Total Votes | 1,482 | |||
| Source: Montana Secretary of State | ||||
Bruce Meyers ran unopposed in the Montana State Senate District 16 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Montana State Senate, District 16 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bruce Meyers (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2012
Smith ran in the 2012 election for Montana State Senate, District 16. Smith was defeated by incumbent Jonathan Windy Boy in the June 5 primary election.[8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Jonathan Windy Boy Incumbent |
57.2% | 803 |
| Frank Smith | 42.8% | 601 |
| Total Votes | 1,404 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Smith won election to the Montana House of Representatives. Smith defeated Bill Whitehead in the primary by a margin of 495-217. He had no opposition in the November 2 general election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Frank Smith did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Frank Smith did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
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2024
In 2024, the Montana State Legislature was not in session.
2023
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In 2023, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 to May 2.
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to April 29.
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2020
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In 2020, the Montana State Legislature was not in session. |
2019
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In 2019, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 25.
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2018
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In 2018, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2017
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In 2017, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 2 through April 28.
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Personal
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Smith is widowed and has four children.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Montana House of Representatives District 31 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Great Falls Tribune, "Senate District 16: Favel, Smith, Montes," May 10, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 Candidate Filing List: Legislative," accessed March 24, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2016 primary election - June 7, 2016," accessed June 7, 2016
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2012 Legislative Primary Election Canvass," accessed March 8, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bridget Smith (D) |
Montana House of Representatives District 31 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Montana State Senate District 16 2017-2021 |
Succeeded by Mike Fox (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 31 2011-2013 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Montana State Senate District 16 2005-2009 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Montana House of Representatives District 98 1999-2005 |
Succeeded by - |
