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Frank Smith
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| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 31st district |
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| Assumed office January 4, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Bridget Smith |
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 16th district |
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| In office January 2, 2017 – January 4, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Jonathan Windy Boy |
| Succeeded by | Mike Fox |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 31st district |
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| In office January 4, 2011 – January 7, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Margarett Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Bridget Smith |
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 16th district |
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| In office January 3, 2005 – January 5, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Gary Perry |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Windy Boy |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 98th district |
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| In office January 4, 1999 – January 3, 2005 |
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| Succeeded by | Holly Raser |
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| Born | September 27, 1942 Poplar, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Poplar, Montana |
| Education | Dawson College |
Frank J. Smith was born on September 27, 1942. He is an American politician from Poplar, Montana. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Mr. Smith has served many years in the government of Montana. He has been a representative in the Montana House of Representatives and a senator in the Montana Senate.
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Frank J. Smith's Political Journey
Frank Smith began his career in politics in 1998. He first ran for a seat in the Montana House of Representatives. He represented the 98th district and served three terms there.
Moving to the Senate
In 2004, Mr. Smith ran for the Montana Senate. He represented the 16th district. He won this election without anyone running against him. He served his four-year term until 2008.
Back to the House
After his time in the Senate, Frank Smith returned to the House of Representatives. In 2010, he ran for the 31st House District. Again, he won this election without any opponents. He served one term in this position.
Another Senate Term
In 2016, Mr. Smith decided to run for the 16th Senate District again. He won this election against G. Bruce Meyers. He then served another four-year term in the Senate.
Recent Elections
After his second term in the Senate, Frank Smith ran for the 31st House District in 2020. He won this election without anyone running against him. In 2022, he faced a challenger named Arlie W. Gordon. Mr. Smith won the election, getting 54% of the votes. He ran again in 2024 and won against Kevin Taylor with 60% of the votes. This allowed him to keep his seat in the House.
Community Involvement
Frank Smith is also a member of the American Indian Caucus. This group works to represent the interests of Native American communities in the government.
