Education
Smith graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Surgery in Finance in 1995.
Smith graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Surgery in Finance in 1995.
His district includes all of Gallia and Jackson counties as well as much of Lawrence and Vinton counties. Smith also serves as the Chairman of the House Finance Committee, often the most powerful chairmanship in the Ohio House. In late 2011, Representative John Carey resigned to take a position at Shawnee State University.
Soon after, Smith announced his candidacy for the seat for the 2012 election.
In the general election held on November 6, 2012, Smith defeated Democratic candidate Josh Bailey with 64.2% of the vote. He is serving as Chairman of the House Finance Committee for the 131st Ohio General Assembly, and is tasked with carrying the state biennium budget.
House Committee on Finance & Appropriations (Chair)
House Committee on Education
House Committee on Government Accountability & Oversight.