Public Defender Candidate Profile

Kathleen A. Smith

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RepublicanPublic DefenderFlorida020

Background

Kathleen A. Smith is a Republican candidate for Public Defender (district 20) in Florida during the 2026 election cycle. As of October 18, 2026, Kathleen A. Smith's ballot status is unopposed.

Summary compiled from cited public records. Sources: Official candidate filing records; dos.elections.myflorida.com/candidates/extractCanList.asp; Official election records.

Last updated 2026-07-25.

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Kathleen A. Smith profile reference

Profile status: Active candidate. Roster status: challenger. Race status: discovered.

Valid citations 1. Primary-source references 1. First seen 2026-07-24. Last seen 2026-07-25. Profile record updated 2026-10-17.

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Florida, Public Defender, 020.

Cycle year on file: 2026.

Race name on file: 2026 Public Defender - Florida 020.

Race status on file: discovered.

The profile was first indexed on 2026-07-24 and last indexed on 2026-07-25.

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Last updated 2026-07-25.

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