SUTTER COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Veteran, retired law enforcement professional and Northern California resident, Chuck Smith (R), has announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate.  A husband, father and grandfather, Smith will challenge an appointee for the seat vacated by Kamala Harris in the upcoming June 7^th Primary Election.

Smith felt called to run after witnessing the weakening of the United States Constitution and the gradual destruction of the ‘American Dream’.  “It is our duty as Americans to stand up to injustice and irresponsible government,” said Smith.  “To restore the principles upon which our forefathers founded our great nation, we must replace corruptible politicians with incorruptible patriots,” Smith continued.  “I will combat the current trend of saddling the American people with unfair taxation without representation and will fight for America-first policies,” stated Smith.

“It’s time for the American people, average citizens, to run for office and take back our Nation,” said Smith.  “I cannot imagine the intense pressure felt by those who are currently immigrating into the United States both legally and illegally,” Smith said. “With our current economy and inflation, home ownership which is part of the American Dream, is out of reach,” he finished. 

Smith supports the Constitution, freedom of speech, the 2^nd Amendment, law enforcement, a robust economy, strong military, secure borders, term limits, smaller government and reduced taxes.

Smith served on the Sutter County Grand Jury in 2020 and was Foreman of the Sutter County Grand Jury in 2021.  Smith volunteered for the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) in 2021.  Smith and his wife Linda reside in Yuba City, California, north of Sacramento. Together they have three children and three grandchildren.

Smith graduated from Rio Linda High School and attended American River College before joining the Marine Corps.  Following his military service, Smith returned to American River College where he secured his Associate Degree.  Smith began his law enforcement career with Yolo County Sheriff’s Office in the late 1970’s and was later hired as a Patrol Officer with Sacramento Police Department. Smith’s 15-year law enforcement career was ended by an on-the-job injury.  Smith spent 25-years working security detail for the Federal Courthouse in Sacramento before his retirement in 2017.