Frank Smith (Montana politician)

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]

Frank Smith
Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 31st district
Incumbent
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	(1942-09-27) September 27, 1942 (age 82) Poplar, Montana, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Poplar, Montana
Education	Dawson College

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]