Mr. Smith is an attorney and is in his second term as town supervisor. He is a Democrat and is also planning to seek the Conservative and Independence lines.
Jim Sacket, a Republican, is currently DA, but he is retiring this year.
Mr. Smith was born and raised in Jefferson and later moved to Blenheim, where now lives.
"I have always had an interest in criminal law, both prosecution and defense, and that has been the focus of my legal career," Mr. Smith said.
His first legal job was at the Schenectady County District Attorney's Office. While working there part-time through law school, 2010-12, he was granted a practice order by the Third Department of Appelate Division Supreme Court.
"I was able to work with seasoned trial attorneys, some of whom have never lost a jury trial in their entire career."
Mr. Smith also worked in Schenectady City Court, various town courts and the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court.
He worked on several appeals, which included low-level felonies to homicide cases.
While in practice, Mr. Smith has handled a variety of cases, from speeding tickets and disorderly conduct to serious drug charges, assaults and weapons possession cases.
"Since opening my office in Schoharie in the beginning of 2013, I have had dozens upon dozens of trials and pretrial hearings in various courts," Mr. Smith said.
"I have successfully represented clients in Greene, Delaware, Otsego, Schenectady, Albany and Schoharie counties."
Mr. Smith is also the legal attorney for several towns and villages in Schoharie County.
"I would like to bring my successful public service and private practice careers together for the benefit fo the people of Schoharie County," Mr. Smith said.