Vernon G. Smith

Vernon G. Smith represents House District 14 in Gary. He spent 33 years as a professor of education at Indiana University Northwest and worked as a principal and assistant principal in Gary Public Schools before retiring from teaching in July 2025, according to the Indiana House Democratic Caucus. He has served in the House since 1990 and is ranking minority member of the House Education Committee, per the caucus site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.