Ronnie Smith
Democratic · NC · Martin County Commissioner, Western District
Ronnie Smith is a Martin County Commissioner for the Western District and Democratic 2026 candidate. He has served since 2002 and held county-board and NCACC leadership roles.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 6 records
A grand jury indicted Smith on a charge of failing to carry out the duties of his office. Prosecutors said that as Martin County commission chair he approved an 18% raise for the county manager without board approval. He was released after the indictment.
December 4, 2024
Source: witn.com
Was elected president of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for 2020-2021 and presided over its December 2020 board meeting.
December 8, 2020
Source: ncacc.org
Served as chairman of the Martin County Board of Commissioners from 2020 through 2022, according to the Martin County government commissioner page. Also did the same on January 1, 2008, January 1, 2014.
January 1, 2020
Source: martincountync.gov
Was elected second vice president of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for 2017-2018, according to the Martin County government commissioner page.
January 1, 2017
Source: martincountync.gov
Served as vice chairman of the Martin County Board of Commissioners from 2012 through 2014, according to the Martin County government commissioner page. Also did the same on January 1, 2006.
January 1, 2012
Source: martincountync.gov
Was elected to the Martin County Board of Commissioners in 2002, according to the Martin County government commissioner page.
January 1, 2002
Source: martincountync.gov
Past race Ronnie Smith ran in:
- Martin County Board of Commissioners Western District · November 3, 2026 · Martin County, North Carolina