David Smith
Sourced recordU.S. Senate - OR
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Profile Snapshot
Senator David Brock Smith is a third generation resident of Senate District 1. He grew up in Port Orford and is a graduate of Pacific High School. After attending SOCC and SOU, Sen. Brock Smith worked in the Culinary industry, in some of the best restaurants in the Rogue Valley, before moving back to Port Orford and taking over his family's 45-year Restaurant and Lounge. Sen. Brock Smith has an extensive Public Service background, and proudly served the citizens of Port Orford for many years as their City Council President, and Chamber of Commerce President/Director. He is also the former Chair and Vice Chair of the Curry County Board of Commissioners, where he served on many Boards and Committees. Senator Brock Smith also served various roles with the Association of Oregon Counties, on their Board of Directors and Legislative Committee, as well as the District 4 Chair, representing Curry, Coos, Douglas, Josephine and Jackson Counties. He served on the Port Orford-Langlois School Board for many years. He was sworn in as State Representative for House District 1 in 2017 and served until his move to the Senate in January 2023. Some of Sen. Brock Smith's other Public Service…
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
0 of 10 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
9/10 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 9 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialDavid Smith is a candidate for U.S. Senate - ORprofile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedRaised $48,165.53 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chairs, Senators David Brock Smith and Anthony Broadman, oppose Initiative Petition 28. - Curry Pilot
- VerifiedNews coverage: David Smith wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Oregon - KTVB
- VerifiedNews coverage: David Brock Smith wins GOP primary for US Senate in Oregon, will face Democratic incumbent Merkley - The Seattle Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: David Brock Smith leads GOP field at 32% in Oregon Senate primary race - KVAL
- VerifiedNews coverage: State Sen. Smith leading in Oregon Republican US Senate primary - Statesman Journal
- VerifiedNews coverage: Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith announces Senate campaign - KTVZ
- VerifiedNews coverage: David Smith Obituary - Portland, OR - Dignity Memorial
- VerifiedNews coverage: David Smith Obituary (1953 - 2015) - White City, OR - Redding Record Searchlight - Legacy | Obituary Search
Bills & Legislative Work
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Voting Record Feed
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Public Statements
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News They Are In
Promise Tracker
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