Attorney Spencer Smith announced his candidacy for Division IX circuit associate judge in the 13th Circuit Court for Boone County.
“Having served as both a prosecutor and a public defender, I have a deep appreciation for the importance of impartiality and fairness in our judicial system,” Smith said in a news release announcing his candidacy.
In 2021, Smith joined the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office as an assistant prosecuting attorney, where he served until 2023.
After two years in private practice, he has now returned to public service as a public defender with the Columbia Trial Office.
“I am running for associate judge because I believe our courts must remain fair, independent, and accessible to everyone,” Smith said.
Smith said his campaign emphasizes the role of the judiciary in a democracy and the importance of having one justice system for all.