Biography
Noah Smith is the Republican candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 36 in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which he is the only candidate listed; a commercial airline pilot and Campbell County native, he has also served on the Campbell County Board of Education.[1][2][3]
Noah Smith earned a high school diploma from Campbell County High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 2022.[1] Ballotpedia lists his career experience as pilot, and says he was elected to the Campbell County Board of Education on November 6, 2018.[1] In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, he said he is a lifelong Campbell County resident, an Eagle Scout and a commercial airline pilot flying CRJ900 regional jets.[2]
Smith advanced from the Republican primary on August 6, 2026.[1] His survey listed term limits, supporting local education and the local economy, and infrastructure as key messages, including better roads, bridges, water and high-speed internet.[2]
- 1.Noah Smith - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Noah Smith - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Tennessee House District 36
Noah Smith is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Tennessee House District 36 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.