Dave Smith has cast 110 recorded division votes in the current parliament, voting yea on 77 (70%) and nay on 27 (25%). Smith was absent for 6 votes (5% of all divisions). Smith voted with the winning majority 89% of the time.

In the February 2025 election, Smith won Peterborough—Kawartha with 40.68% of the vote, a swing margin of +4% over Adam Hopkins (LIB, 36.69%). Turnout in the riding was 52.18%.

Of the 110 votes, 69 were on bills and 35 were procedural motions. As a member of the governing party, a high majority-alignment rate is typical.