Notable personal detailsKevin R. Smith is a Kentucky attorney from London and a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked as a Republican political operative, including staff roles connected to Sen. Mitch McConnell, and has been involved in Eastern Kentucky civic and nonprofit efforts. He is a Union College graduate and holds a J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Kentucky and an M.P.A. from Princeton University.