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Noah Smith
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Noah Smith is a member of the Fort Wayne Community Schools school board in Indiana, representing District 3 1. He assumed office on January 1, 2021, and his current term ends on December 31, 2028 1. Smith won re-election to the school board in the general election held on November 5, 2024 1.
Smith is running for State Representative in Tennessee House District 36 as a Republican candidate 3. He launched his campaign with a platform centered on conservative reform, local economic growth, and practical improvements for communities across the district 3. Smith describes himself as an America First Conservative, an Eagle Scout, a gun owner, and an airline pilot 3.
His stated priorities include enacting term limits to address what he characterizes as career politicians enriching themselves at the expense of taxpayers 2. He also emphasizes supporting local education and building the local economy within District 36 2. Smith states that he is running to restore accountability in Nashville and ensure elected officials work for taxpayers rather than themselves 3.
Background and education
Noah Smith is a graduate of Campbell County High School and the University of Tennessee 3. He identifies as Christian and conservative 2.
Career
Noah Smith is a licensed airline pilot who serves as a First Officer for Endeavor Air, a Delta Air Lines regional carrier 4. He earned his pilot license after passing a Line Oriented Evaluation checkride in Atlanta, Georgia, qualifying him to fly CRJ 700/900 regional jets under the Delta brand 5. Smith is a graduate of Campbell County High School and the University of Tennessee 3. Prior to his aviation career, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America in January 2018, completing an Eagle Palms requirement by earning three additional merit badges above the standard requirement 8.
In Indiana, Smith is the owner of BOD Financial Group and has served on the Fort Wayne Community Schools school board since January 1, 2021 6. He was appointed to the board in December 2020 to replace outgoing member Tom Smith for District 3 6. During his tenure, he served as a board officer, including time as vice president, before being promoted to board president in 2025, succeeding Maria Norman 7. Smith won re-election to the board in the general election on November 5, 2024, running without opposition 1. His current term on the school board ends on December 31, 2028 1.
Office history
Noah Smith served on the Fort Wayne Community Schools school board in Indiana, representing District 31. He assumed office on January 1, 2021, with a term ending on December 31, 20281. In November 2024, he won re-election to represent District 3 in the general election1.
Smith is running for State Representative in Tennessee House District 36 as a Republican candidate3. He describes himself as an America First Conservative and states that his campaign focuses on conservative reform, local economic growth, and restoring accountability in Nashville3. Smith identifies as a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Campbell County High School3.
Family
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Public filings
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Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Smith”, and submit.
- County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Smith”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Smith”and, if needed, select the applicable position.