Melinda S. Smyser (born October 29, 1958) is an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho Senate from 2009 to 2012, representing District 11.
Smyser received a Bachelor of Science with a double major in C/T/Design and Education and Extension from the University of Idaho.
[9] On March 5, 2012, Smyser announced that she would not be seeking re-election; since redistricting would have forced a primary contest with fellow Republican Senator Patti Anne Lodge in the newly redrawn District 11, stating "I have every intention to stay involved and I will announce my future plans soon.
[11] On September 29, 2017, Governor Butch Otter announcing that Smyser would replace Ken Emmunds as Director of the Idaho Department of Labor.
[12] In 2019, she was appointed by Governor Brad Little to serve as Director of the Idaho Office of Drug Policy.