Paul M. Smith

Paul M. Smith: Idaho Constitution Party Candidate for House District 23A

Paul M. Smith is a Constitution Party candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives District 23A, which covers the Kuna area of Ada and Canyon counties. Smith advances directly to the November 3, 2026, general election without a contested primary. He will face the winner of the Republican primary between incumbent Chris Bruce and challenger Melissa Durrant, as well as Democrat Emily Fisher, in the general election. This is Smith's second consecutive campaign for a District 23 seat, having run for Senate District 23 in 2024 as a Constitution Party candidate.

Background

As of April 2026, no verified biographical details about Paul M. Smith have been made publicly available through news coverage, a campaign website, or candidate survey responses. KIVI-TV reported in October 2024 that multiple attempts to contact Smith during his Senate District 23 campaign went unanswered and that he had no public campaign website, per KIVI-TV. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Political Career

Smith has not previously held elected office. He ran for Idaho State Senate District 23 in 2024 as a Constitution Party candidate, losing the general election to Republican incumbent Todd Lakey, per the Idaho Secretary of State's canvass database. His 2026 House District 23A candidacy is his second run for public office.

Policy Positions

As of April 2026, Smith has not made policy positions publicly available. This section will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Political Alignment

Smith is a Constitution Party candidate. The Constitution Party platform emphasizes strict constitutional governance, natural law, limited government, and pro-life principles. No documented statements, endorsements, or organizational affiliations specific to Smith have been identified.

Campaign and Endorsements

Smith advances to the November 3, 2026, general election without a primary contest. No campaign website, public social media presence, or formal endorsements have been identified as of April 2026. Campaign finance records are available through the Idaho Secretary of State's Sunshine database.