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In 1995 and 1999, Smith ran at the local level for Winn Parish sheriff, but he lost both races to incumbent fellow Democrat James E. "Buddy" Jordan. In 2003, Smith waged his final race for office, having contested the Winn Parish seat in the Louisiana  of Representatives. He lost to the incumbent Thomas D. "Tommy" Wright of Jena, who then won the general election against Republican Tony Kevin Owens (born 1960), also from Jena.

In 1995 and 1999, Smith ran at the local level for Winn Parish sheriff, but he lost both races to incumbent fellow Democrat James E. "Buddy" Jordan. In 2003, Smith waged his final race for office, having contested the Winn Parish seat in the Louisiana  of Representatives. He lost to the incumbent Thomas D. "Tommy" Wright of Jena, who then won the general election against Republican Tony Kevin Owens (born 1960), also from Jena.

Current Pineville Mayor Clarence Ray Fields, Sr., said that he had developed a relationship with Smith through the years even though Smith had returned to Winn Parish. Fields said that Smith was willing to give advice and share some of his concerns about the city. Similarly, Rapides Parish Police Juror Richard Vanderlick recalled that he and Smith worked together at CLECO in the early 1960s and had remained friends throughout the years. Vanderlick said that Smith "never lost his passion for politics."<ref name=adtt/>

Current Pineville Mayor [[Clarence Fields]], said that he had developed a relationship with Smith through the years even though Smith had returned to Winn Parish. Fields said that Smith was willing to give advice and share some of his concerns about the city. Similarly, Rapides Parish Police Juror Richard Vanderlick recalled that he and Smith worked together at CLECO in the early 1960s and had remained friends throughout the years. Vanderlick said that Smith "never lost his passion for politics."<ref name=adtt/>

==Personal life==

==Personal life==