Ian Smith
Libertarian · MT
Ian Smith is a full-time police officer and Army combat veteran who deployed to Iraq in 2007. He has also served as a volunteer firefighter, EMT, detention officer and Libby City Council member.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Resigned from the Libby City Council after 14 months to take a patrol officer job in Troy, which required moving out of Libby.
February 18, 2025
Source: thewesternnews.com
Won a four-year seat on the Libby City Council with 406 votes, unseating appointed Councilor Zach McNew, according to preliminary results.
November 7, 2023
Source: thewesternnews.com
Resigned from the Libby Police Department on the same day as two other officers, citing complaints about Police Chief Scott Kessel's leadership. The city then put the chief on paid leave to investigate.
November 21, 2022
Source: thewesternnews.com
Past race Ian Smith ran in:
- County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Lincoln County, Montana