James (Jim) Smith

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James (Jim) Smith is the Township Board Member, Harrison Township. James (Jim) Smith's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

One of three members of Indiana's township board, the township's legislative body. The board adopts the township budget and sets its tax rates and levies, fixes the pay of township officers and employees, and reviews the trustee's annual report of receipts and spending.

6 candidates ran for Harrison Township Board Member, Harrison County in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Harrison Township voters.

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Indiana Senate, 2011–2018.

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Also running

• Barbara Birkla Best · Republican
• Gail Ealy · Democrat
• Steven Robert Powell · Democrat
• Mark Strange · Republican
• Ruthie Strong · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is James (Jim) Smith?

James (Jim) Smith is running as a Republican.

What does the Harrison Township Board Member, Harrison County seat do?

One of three members of Indiana's township board, the township's legislative body. The board adopts the township budget and sets its tax rates and levies, fixes the pay of township officers and employees, and reviews the trustee's annual report of receipts and spending.

Who is James (Jim) Smith running against?

Barbara Birkla Best, Gail Ealy, Steven Robert Powell, Mark Strange and Ruthie Strong, for Harrison Township Board Member, Harrison County.

Is James (Jim) Smith liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, James (Jim) Smith is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

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