Kenneth Michael Smith (born June 1, 1948)is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 31st district of the Louisiana State Senate. Born in Winnfield, Louisiana, the son of . Smith attended at a high school, where he later graduated in 1966. He attended at the Northwestern State University, where he earned his degree based on agribusiness in 1970. Smith's uncles were George S. Long, Huey Long, Earl Long, Russell B. Long, Gillis William Long and Speedy Long. He was the cousin of Jimmy D. Long and Gerald Long.