Kerry Smith is the County Commissioner, District 2, in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Elected as a Republican. Jeff Ates IV won the August 18, 2026 election for the next term.

What party is Kerry Smith?

Kerry Smith was elected as a Republican; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.

Where does Kerry Smith stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Kerry Smith. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is Kerry Smith? County Commissioner, District 2, Santa Rosa County

Kerry Smith is the County Commissioner, District 2, elected as a Republican.

In office

Office	Who holds it now	Next term
County Commissioner, District 2 · Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners	Kerry Smith Republican source	Next term: Jeff Ates IV (won the August 18, 2026 election)

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Where Kerry Smith stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess. They were elected on a partisan ballot as a Republican.

Quick answers

Who is Kerry Smith?: Kerry Smith is the County Commissioner, District 2, in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Elected as a Republican. Jeff Ates IV won the August 18, 2026 election for the next term.
What party is Kerry Smith?: Kerry Smith was elected as a Republican; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.
Where does Kerry Smith stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Kerry Smith. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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