Hunter Smith
Candidate for State Representative, 24th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; farm owner
- Lives in
- Zionsville
- Campaign website
- hunterforindiana.com
State representative for District 24 (parts of Carmel, Sheridan and Westfield and Zionsville) since 2024. Owner and operator of WonderTree Farm, which focuses on regenerative farming, and a former NFL punter for the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Redskins.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges to strengthen law enforcement
Listed with protecting children and empowering parents as his campaign themes.
ReportHunter for IndianaCampaign website · Hunter Smith for Indiana · hunterforindiana.com
“Strengthening Law Enforcement”
Authored a bill requiring dementia training for firefighters and EMTsIn office
House Bill 1426 (2026). Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1426 (2026 session), "Training concerning Alzheimer's disease and dementia" — bill text and digest (HB1426.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires firefighters and persons who are certified or licensed providers of emergency medical services to complete training on Alzheimer's disease and dementia.”
Economy & jobs
Authored a law exempting homestead food vendors from some rulesIn office
House Bill 1424 (2026), Farm and homestead food sales. Signed into law (Public Law 163-2026).
ReportHouse Bill 1424 (2026 session), "Farm and homestead food sales" — bill text and digest (HB1424.04.COMS)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“homestead vendors and small farm vendors are exempt from specified health regulations applicable to food establishments”
Health & human services
Authored a bill requiring reports on gender transition proceduresIn office
House Bill 1427 (2026): the reports would be compiled into an annual public report. Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1427 (2026 session), "Reporting on gender transition procedures" — bill text and digest (HB1427.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires practitioners who perform gender transition procedures to report on a quarterly basis certain information to the practitioner's regulating board”
Authored a tax credit for donations to family-support nonprofitsIn office
House Bill 1425 (2026): groups providing case management for at-risk families, family support or parenting programs. Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1425 (2026 session), "Social service provider tax credit" — bill text and digest (HB1425.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Allows a qualified taxpayer to claim a credit against the taxpayer's state tax liability for designated contributions to qualified nonprofit organizations”
Government & transparency
Voted for the 2025 mid-decade congressional redistricting billIn office
House Bill 1032 would have redrawn Indiana's congressional districts mid-decade. The House passed it 57-41 on Dec. 5, 2025 (Roll Call 28, which lists each member's vote); the Senate defeated it 19-31 on Dec. 11, 2025. Smith is listed among the yeas.
ReportHouse Roll Call 28: House Bill 1032 (Redistricting), third reading, Dec. 5, 2025Government record · Indiana House of Representatives · Dec 5, 2025 · iga.in.gov
“Roll Call 28: Bill Passed HB 1032 - Smaltz - 3rd Reading”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Hunter Smith on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (11)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Boone County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Hamilton County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Hunter Smith — member page
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Hunter Smith — member biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- Hunter for Indiana
Campaign website · Hunter Smith for Indiana · hunterforindiana.com
- House Bill 1424 (2026 session), "Farm and homestead food sales" — bill text and digest (HB1424.04.COMS)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1427 (2026 session), "Reporting on gender transition procedures" — bill text and digest (HB1427.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1426 (2026 session), "Training concerning Alzheimer's disease and dementia" — bill text and digest (HB1426.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1425 (2026 session), "Social service provider tax credit" — bill text and digest (HB1425.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Roll Call 28: House Bill 1032 (Redistricting), third reading, Dec. 5, 2025
Government record · Indiana House of Representatives · Dec 5, 2025 · iga.in.gov
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