Greg Smith

Greg V. Smith (born November 7, 1968) is an American politician serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 57th district. As of 2025, he is the longest-serving member of the Oregon House.

Early life Smith is descended from Oregon pioneers. As of 2019, he also earned $31,200 a year for his work as a legislator. The distraction was associated with a December, 2025 Oregon Ethics Commission finding that he broke multiple state ethics laws by attempting to conceal a $66,000 per year pay raise from the CDA Board within a federal grant application.

Political career

Early political involvement After graduating from college, Smith served as a community advisory member for Senator Gordon Smith. He was also an intern for then-Oregon House of Representatives Majority Leader Greg Walden. In 1996, Smith was an alternate delegate in the 1996 Republican National Convention.

Oregon House of Representatives In 2000, Smith successfully ran for Oregon State Representative for district 59. In 2001, redistricting moved Smith into Oregon's 57th House district, which comprises all of Gilliam, Morrow, Sherman, and Wheeler counties, most of Wasco County, parts of Jefferson and Umatilla counties, and small areas of Clackamas and Marion counties. He ran for re-election and won.

Smith's 2024 committee assignments are as follows: Joint Ways and Means Committee, Co-Vice Chair Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government, Co-Chair Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on Capital Construction Joint Legislative Administration Committee House Revenue Committee Joint Emergency Board Joint Emergency Board Subcommittee on General Government, Co-Chair

During his terms in office, Smith has earned a 100% voting record with the Taxpayer Association of Oregon, Oregon Gun Owners of America, Oregon Farm Bureau, Oregonians for Food and Shelter, and the National Federation of Independent Business. The Oregon Cattlemen's Association has given Smith the "Lariat Laureate", their highest award. The Oregon Fair Association has given Smith the title "Grand Champion Legislator" for the work he has done on their behalf. He has also received the "Outstanding Freshman Legislator of the Year" award during the 19th Annual Oregon Rural Health Conference. The NRA Political Victory Fund has consistently given Smith an A+ grade on his votes regarding gun-related legislation. In 2009, Associated Oregon Industries named Smith "A Champion for Oregon Jobs and Business."

In January 2025, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission voted to investigate Smith over a possible failure to disclose a major source of household income. Smith said he misunderstood the law and updated his client list after the commission began its review. In response, Republican politician Kerry McQuisten called for Smith to resign.

Personal life Smith resides in Heppner with his wife Sherri and their five children. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Political positions Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass, Smith signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision in the conflict.

Electoral history

All elections were for Oregon House of Representatives District 57 except for year 2000, which was for Oregon House District 59.