Jamie Smith | |
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| Minority Leader of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 2019 – January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Spencer Hawley |
| Succeeded by | Oren Lesmeister |
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office January 10, 2017 – January 10, 2023 Serving with Linda Duba | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Kirschman |
| Succeeded by | Kadyn Wittman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 31, 1971 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Augustana University |
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]
- ^ "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