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.
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Track record
Track record — General
General · 9 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 · researched August 10, 2026
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 · researched August 10, 2026
Served as chairman of the Martin County Board of Commissioners from 2020 through 2022, according to the Martin County government commissioner page.
January 1, 2020
Source: martincountync.gov · researched August 10, 2026
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 · researched August 10, 2026
Served as chairman of the Martin County Board of Commissioners from 2014 through 2016, according to the Martin County government commissioner page.
January 1, 2014
Source: martincountync.gov · researched August 10, 2026
Served as vice chairman of the Martin County Board of Commissioners from 2012 through 2014, according to the Martin County government commissioner page.
January 1, 2012
Source: martincountync.gov · researched August 10, 2026
Served as chairman of the Martin County Board of Commissioners from 2008 through 2010, according to the Martin County government commissioner page.
January 1, 2008
Source: martincountync.gov · researched August 10, 2026
Served as vice chairman of the Martin County Board of Commissioners from 2006 through 2008, according to the Martin County government commissioner page.
January 1, 2006
Source: martincountync.gov · researched August 10, 2026
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 · researched August 10, 2026
Race Ronnie Smith is in:
- MARTIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WESTERN DISTRICT · November 3, 2026 · Martin County, North Carolina
Profile last researched August 10, 2026.