Her platform focused on promoting access to healthcare and other resources for underprivileged communities and improving education in public schools.

She raised $142,416 for her campaign, with her top donors being the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of commerce and the Louisiana Manufacturers Association.

[5] The same year, she took a stand with other lawmakers to argue for increased spending on healthcare to prevent hospitals from falling into the "Jindal Gap.

"[6] In 2016, Smith spoke at rallies at Baton Rouge City Hall following the killing of Alton Sterling by police.

Smith announced plans to file two resolutions asking the state's Department of Health and Hospitals to increase testing and treatment within the prison system.