What party is Richard “Rick” Smith?

Richard “Rick” Smith was elected as a Democrat; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.

Where does Richard “Rick” Smith stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Richard “Rick” 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 Richard “Rick” Smith? County Coroner, Shoshone County

Richard “Rick” Smith is the County Coroner, elected as a Democrat.

In office

Office	Who holds it now	Next term
County Coroner · Shoshone County Coroner	Richard “Rick” Smith Democratic source	On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

Shoshone County Coroner's website (contact the office there) · everyone on it

Where Richard “Rick” 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 Democrat.

2026 election

Richard “Rick” Smith ran for Shoshone County Coroner on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Their candidate page: campaign money, endorsements, opponents and results.

Quick answers

Who is Richard “Rick” Smith?: Richard “Rick” Smith is the County Coroner, in Shoshone County, Idaho. Elected as a Democrat. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
What party is Richard “Rick” Smith?: Richard “Rick” Smith was elected as a Democrat; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.
Where does Richard “Rick” Smith stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Richard “Rick” 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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