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Frank Smith
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| Member of the Montana Senate from the 31 district 1998-2004 |
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| In office January 2, 2017 – January 4, 2021 |
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| Succeeded by | Mike Fox |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 's 98 district |
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| In office January 3, 2005 – January 5, 2009 |
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| Succeeded by | Jonathan Windy Boy |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 's 16 district |
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| Born | September 27, 1942 Poplar, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Dawson College |
Frank J. Smith, born on September 27, 1942, is an American politician. He has served the people of Montana in both the Montana Senate and the Montana House of Representatives. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Who is Frank Smith?
Frank Smith has dedicated many years to public service in Montana. He has held important roles in the state government. His work involves making laws and representing the people of his district.
Early Life and Education
Frank Smith was born in Poplar, Montana. This is a town in the northeastern part of the state. He later attended Dawson College. His education helped prepare him for a career in public service.
Serving in the Montana House
Frank Smith first became a member of the Montana House of Representatives. This is one part of Montana's state government. He served several terms there.
- His first period was from 1998 to 2004.
- He returned to the House from 2011 to 2013.
- In 2020, he was elected again to represent District 31. He served until 2022.
- In 2022, he was a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives from District 31.
Time in the Montana Senate
Mr. Smith also served in the Montana Senate. This is the other part of Montana's state government.
- He was a state senator from 2004 to 2008. During this time, he represented District 16.
- After his term, Jonathan Windy Boy took over his seat.
- Frank Smith was re-elected to the Montana Senate in 2016. He then served from 2017 to 2020.
What is a State Legislator?
A state legislator is someone who helps make laws for a state. In Montana, this means serving in the House of Representatives or the State Senate. These elected officials listen to the people they represent. They then vote on new laws that affect everyone in the state. Their job is to make sure the state runs smoothly and meets the needs of its citizens.
