Summary
Current Position: State Delegate of District 15
Affiliation: Democrat
Candidate: 2023 Governor
Jamie Smith is an American politician who serves as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Smith represents District 15, which covers downtown neighborhoods, including areas around Terrace Park and the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He has served as House Minority Leader since the 2019 legislative session.
Smith is the Democratic nominee in the 2022 election for governor of South Dakota.
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About
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Jamie Smith serves as Minority Leader in the South Dakota House of Representatives, where he has delivered bipartisan solutions for the people of South Dakota. Jamie believes we are strongest when we work together to get things done.
Jamie is a lifelong South Dakotan. A realtor and former educator, Jamie isn’t a career politician, and he understands the needs of all South Dakotans. Every day, Jamie rolls up his sleeves to bring people together on the big issues South Dakotans face: affordable housing, high-quality education and healthcare, and an economy that works for everyone.
Jamie is a devoted father and husband. His wife of 23 years, Kjerstin, is a middle school librarian. He’s the proud father of two sons: Johnathan and Isaac. Rounding out the family is Maggie, their Goldendoodle.
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Wikipedia
Jamie R. Smith (born January 31, 1971)[1] is an American politician and a former member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Smith represented District 15, which covers downtown neighborhoods, including areas around Terrace Park and the Great Plains Zoo,[2] in Sioux Falls. He served as House Minority Leader 2019 to 2023.[3][4][5]
Smith was the Democratic nominee in the 2022 South Dakota gubernatorial election, losing to incumbent Republican governor Kristi Noem.[6]
Career
Smith is a real estate agent with Hegg Realtors,[7] a former educator and coach,[8] and a member of the Democratic Party. He lives in Sioux Falls.
In 2024, Smith filed to run for the South Dakota State Senate from the 15th District. He will face Republican Brenda Lawrence in the general election. [9]
References
- ^ "Jamie R Smith". Legislative Research Council. South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- ^ "South Dakota House of Representatives District 15". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "South Dakota Democrats elect legislative leadership". 2018.
- ^ "Jamie Smith (South Dakota)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ Democrat Jamie Smith to run for governor in 2022 election
- ^ Smith, Jamie. "Jamie Smith". jsmith.hegg.com. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "SDLRC - Representative Jamie Smith - 2019". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
- ^ "Upcoming Elections: South Dakota Secretary of State". sdsos.gov. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
External links
Media related to Jamie Smith (politician) at Wikimedia Commons
- Representative Jamie Smith official government website
- Jamie Smith for Governor campaign website
- Appearances on C-SPAN
